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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.

6 Things We Still Thank Teddy Roosevelt for Today

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Teddy Roosevelt changed the American landscape, establishing the U.S. Forest Service and protecting the magnificent green spaces we cherish today.

Who Does — and Doesn't — Get Featured on Blue Highway Exit Signs?

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Not every business can get one of the coveted six spots on your typical 'gas, food lodging' highway sign. Competition can be stiff, so here's how it works.

Why Is Populism So Popular Again?

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Populism is a political philosophy that divides society by splitting it into two opposing factions: the people and the elite. So who benefits from that?

The Blue-footed Booby Dance Gets the Girl Every Time

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The blue-footed booby is known as much for its comical mating dance as for its intensely colored blue feet.

What Makes a 'Killer' Lake Explode?

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Lakes seem like serene places to escape and enjoy peace and quiet. So you'd probably be surprised to learn that a lake can actually explode without warning. It's happened, with deadly consequences.

Why Peter A. Browne Bizarrely Collected Hair

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Peter A. Browne put together a magnificent collection of hair. HowStuffWorks takes a look at the collection and how it was saved from the dustbin.

5 Secrets You Didn't Know About Nancy Drew

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HowStuffWorks learns more about Nancy Drew, Carolyn Keene and the latest spinoffs of the Nancy Drew series.

5 Myths About How Cars Used to Work

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Not everything you know about how cars work, especially about how older cars work, is necessarily true. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.

The Amygdala: Gatekeeper of Human Fear

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HowStuffWorks takes a look at the amygdala, how it works and whether people can live without one.

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