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The Bootstrap Myth: Climbing the Economic Ladder Takes More Than Hard Work
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Succeeding in the U.S. isn't just about effort. Learn how the 'bootstrap myth' oversimplifies economic mobility at HowStuffWorks Now.
Black Loyalists Fought for Their Freedom During the American Revolution
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During America's War for Independence, the British promised enslaved Africans their freedom if they'd join their side. Thousands signed up. What happened next?
The Messy Legacy of the Columbus Day Holiday
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As more states are swapping Columbus Day celebrations for Indigenous Peoples' Day observances, does Columbus Day still have any relevance?
How Much do You Know About the World's Megacities?
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Family rural living is a dying way of life everywhere in the world. People are flocking to cities, swelling them in size to the point that they become megacities. How much do you know about the megacities of the Earth?
Remembering Colin Powell's American Journey
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The distinguished American general was the first Black man to become Secretary of State and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of staff. He died Oct. 18 at age 84.
'Y'all' Isn't Just for Southerners Anymore
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Y'all, the contraction of the words "you" and "all," is making its move out of the American South to places as far afield as Australia.
Medical Schools Have Come a Long Way From Grave Robbing to Get Cadavers
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Doctors need to cut open dead bodies to learn anatomy, but where do they get them?
How Squatting Works
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Squatting is setting up camp on land or moving into an unused building. Learn what laws protect squatters and how squatting affects culture.
How Hoarding Works
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Hoarding is a serious mental illness that is extremely hard to treat. Find out what we've learned about the disorder from HowStuffWorks.
How Zero Population Growth Works
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The goal of zero population growth is to reach a sustainable global birth rate. Explore how zero population growth works and if it is possible.