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Smarter Than the Average American? Take This USA Quiz!
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Hundreds of millions of people live in the USA, but very few of them know all that much about the country they live in. Do you fit in that category, or do you think you're smarter than the average American? Take our quiz on all things America to find out.
How the Cabinet Works
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What is the Cabinet, and how do its members assist the president? Learn about the people involved in the U.S. government's Cabinet.
6 Startling Revelations From Declassified U.S. Government Documents
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Declassified government documents can change our view of history, and also sometimes contain surprising revelations. Here are six to discover.
The History of the Affordable Care Act
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The history of the Affordable Care Act is still being written, but we can fill you in on what's happened so far. Learn more about ACA history.
How American Exceptionalism Works
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'American Exceptionalism' is a term that's been used both positively and negatively. Find out the meanings of American Exceptionalism at HowStuffWorks.
10 Really Smart People Who Did Really Dumb Things
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Having a Ph.D., four stars on your general's uniform or a seat in the Oval Office won't necessarily stop you from doing things that make others want to whack you on the head with a "how could you?" Here are 10 who should've thought twice.
10 Things Lefties Do Better
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Although left-handed people were thought to be "sinister" or "unnatural" in previous eras, we now know that left-handedness is natural for 10 percent of the population. And it can have some advantages over right-handedness too.
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?
19 Dog Breeds That Don't Shed
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If you're looking for the right dog, but keeping the house clean and the pet allergies at bay is a priority, here are 19 no-shed dog breeds you might want to consider.
Do Campaign TV Ads Really Change Voters' Minds?
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American TV viewers are bombarded with political ads during the lengthy campaign season. But do these ads really make a difference to voting habits?