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Can You Pass This General Knowledge Quiz From 1999?
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It may seem like just yesterday that the world was stressing about Y2K, but it has been over two decades now! How much do you remember about 1999? Dial in to this quiz and test your knowledge!
How the Peace Corps Works
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The Peace Corps is a program that provides foreign aid to developing countries. Learn about the Peace Corps and find out how to become a Peace Corps volunteer.
Paganism Is the Oldest, Newest Religion
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Originally, 'Pagan' was a putdown for the country folk who continued to worship the old Roman gods, rather than embracing Christianity. Today, paganism is having a resurgence but with a modern twist.
5 Countries That Ditched Their Military Forces
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As Benjamin Franklin once quipped: "There never was a good war or a bad peace." That's why these five countries have gotten out of the military business entirely.
Clergy Tax Guide
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Despite assumptions to the contrary, members of the clergy don't have it easy when it comes to taxes. Learn more about clergy taxes at HowStuffWorks.
7 Reasons Bruce Lee Continues to Kick Butt
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There's a whole lot more to Bruce Lee than just an unusual death and kung fu magic. Here are seven things to know.
How Freedom of the Press Works
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HowStuffWorks looks at press freedom in the U.S. and around the world.
How U.S. Health Care Reform Works
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U.S. health care reform didn't happen without a firestorm of controversy. Learn all about the details of the new U.S. health care reform.
Meet Florence Kelley: Labor Reformer, Abolitionist and Co-founder of the NAACP
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Grateful that U.S. law ensures decent working conditions and children go to school instead of working in mines? Thank Florence Kelley and her father.
Scurvy: The Scourge of the High Seas Remains at Large Today
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HowStuffworks looks at the symptoms and treatment of scurvy and why it was so associated with sailors and pirates.