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No, Not Only U.S. Presidents Are on American Money
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It turns out a lot of people think you have to be a president to appear on money. This HowStuffWorks Now article looks into debunking that myth.
Civil Rights Icon Fred Gray Honored With Presidential Medal of Freedom
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Martin Luther King Jr. called him "the chief counsel for the protest movement." Gray represented everyone from Rosa Parks to MLK. Now he's getting the U.S.'s highest civilian honor.
Why Xenophobia Thrives in Troubled Times
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Xenophobia, or the fear of immigrants and strangers, has a long history across the globe. What makes this prejudice so prominent throughout history?
How Wiretapping Works
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Wiretapping allows people to listen to the phone calls of others. Learn how wiretapping works, wiretapping history and about wiretapping techniques.
How Internet Censorship Works
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Internet censorship is a highly controversial topic, especially with people looking to protect free speech. Learn about Internet censorship.
Can the U.S. President Ever Declare Martial Law?
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The U.S. has declared martial law in the past, but only sparingly and in dire situations. So, what would it take for the president to use it now?
What was the biggest bargain of the 20th century?
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Are you a big bargain shopper? Check out the biggest bargain of the 20th century in this article from howstuffworks.com
How Police Interrogation Works
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Find out how skilled interrogators can get even the most hardened criminal to 'fess up.
Can You Get in Trouble for Not Flying the U.S. Flag at Half-staff?
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Days when U.S. flags are officially lowered to half-staff have greatly increased. But can you get into trouble if you don't lower your own flag?
How Jim Crow Shaped America
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Jim Crow was about much more than laws enacted to suppress blacks. It was about a system involving politics, economics, social and cultural practices.