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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?

Britain vs. England vs. UK: What's the Difference?

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There's a whale of a difference between the United Kingdom and Great Britain. But whatever you do, don't call someone from Scotland "English."

How Is the National Guard Different from the U.S. Army?

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The National Guard serves many purposes and does many jobs for the United States. Learn what the National Guard is and how it differs from the Army.

How City Councils Work

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City councils have a lot of responsibilities. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about city councils.

How the Manhattan Project Worked

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The Manhattan Project was the code name used for the secret plan to develop nuclear weapons by the United States. Learn more about the Manhattan Project.

What Is a Burner Phone and Are They Really Untraceable?

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Pre-paid cell phones, aka burner phones, are a common way for people to make calls and text anonymously, but can burners really escape detection?

How the American Red Cross Works

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After Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast of the United States, most of us saw what the Red Cross can do -- and what it cannot do. But the Katrina disaster isn't the first sign of conflict in the ranks of this humanitarian organization. Learn about the functions and history of the American Red Cross.

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