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How Overweight Loads Work
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An overweight load can be a dangerous thing to tow. Learn what constitutes an overweight load at HowStuffWorks.
What Does 'Treason' Actually Mean?
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Though treason is the only crime mentioned in the U.S. Constitution, few know what the word actually means and fewer still have ever been indicted for it.
The Longest Government Shutdown in American History
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From time to time, the United States federal government experiences a shutdown, reminding the country's citizens just how difficult it is to align federal funding with political power and public policy.
What does the 'pursuit of happiness' mean in the Declaration of Independence?
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What exactly in the pursuit of happiness? Stated in the Declaration of Independence, it has some mystery behind it. Read about the pursuit of happiness.
What Is Delta Force, the Super Secret Military Group?
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Delta Force is the United States' most elite tactical combat group. Learn about Delta Force and the secrecy surrounding the Delta Force team
How the ACLU Works
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The ACLU has defended Americans' civil liberties for more than 80 years. Learn about the ACLU, its accomplishments and its defense of civil liberties.
13 Overturned Supreme Court Cases
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The U.S. Supreme Court may be the highest court in the land, but the justices that sit on the bench sometimes reverse course. It doesn't happen often, but here are 13 Supreme Court cases in history that have been overturned.
How Long Will the US Oil Reserves Last?
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The United States has emergency crude oil stored in its Strategic Petroleum Reserve that can be tapped only under certain terms and usually only by the president. So how much is in the reserve and how long can it last?
Why do corporations have the same rights as you?
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Corporate personhood has led to the precedent of treating businesses like artificial persons. Read about corporate personhood and how the law affects it.
10 Rights the First Amendment Absolutely Does Not Grant
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Here are 10 rights the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution does not grant, contrary to popular belief, from HowStuffWorks.