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When, and Why, Did America Start Calling Its Citizens 'Consumers'?
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When did we start using the economics term consumers in place of the word citizens? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
How Did Earth Day Start?
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Every April 22, millions of people around the world gather to celebrate Earth Day. Who started Earth Day and when?
Did NASCAR Really Start With Bootleggers?
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The high-octane stock car races of NASCAR are an American institution. But did NASCAR really start with bootleggers? Find out from HowStuffWorks.
How did the game of paintball get started?
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My friends and I really like to play paintball. How did it get started? Someone told me it was for military maneuvers -- is this true?
The Treaty of Versailles: Did the End of WWI Cause the Start of WWII?
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In 1919, 30 nations signed the Treaty of Versailles, which degreed Germany to pay huge fines for starting World War I. But were the terms too harsh?
How to Start a Fire In Your Backyard
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To make a bonfire in your backyard, build a teepee with logs as a base and tinder in the center. Learn how to make a bonfire in your backyard in this article.
What Is Compost? How to Start Composting at Home
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Americans generate more than 200 million tons of trash each year. Want to put some of it to work? Try composting. It creates a natural fertilizer and can save valuable space in that landfill.
How to Host a Wine Tasting
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Hosting a wine tasting can be a truly memorable experience. Learn how to host a wine tasting.
Representative Democracy: How It Started and How It's Going
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In a representative democracy, citizens elect representatives to make political decisions on their behalf rather than voting on every law directly. This system of government shapes democratic government in many countries today, from local level councils to the federal government.
How to Repair a Dishwasher
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The control panels on dishwashers can look intimidating. They're loaded with so many dials, push buttons, and other features that the machine looks too complex to repair. It isn't. Learn to repair a dishwasher.