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Cat Declawing: The Painful Truth
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HowStuffWorks examines the practice of cat declawing, a procedure that causes pain for the animal and is, in most cases, unnecessary.
The Youngest President of the United States
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Off the top of your head, you may know JFK as the youngest president in U.S. history, and you'd be correct that he was the youngest to be elected. But what about the youngest person to ascend - that is, the youngest VP to become president after the death of an incumbent?
Frances Perkins: The Unsung Creator of U.S. Social Security
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FDR'sS secretary of labor was responsible for the social 'safety net' programs that kept Americans afloat during the dark days of the Depression.
How did a shipwreck double the size of the United States?
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The El Cazador shipwreck took with it the money that was to buy the Louisiana territory for Mexico. Find out more about the El Cazador shipwreck.
A High-stepping History of the Rockettes
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The famed New York City dance troupe has been kicking its way into our hearts since the early 1930s. But they didn't get their start in the Big Apple.
Are There Limits to Freedom of the Press in the U.S.?
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What is freedom of the press in the United States and what are the limits? HowStuffWorks looks at the law.
What Are the Biggest Lakes in the U.S.?
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The United States is home to some truly spectacular lakes. Whether considering the massive Great Lakes themselves or deep alpine gems like Lake Tahoe, with its crystal-clear waters, America is well-stocked with many sizable bodies of water.
What Time Does the Stock Market Open?
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The New York Stock Exchange has changed its hours many times since its inception in the late 18th century. Why? And what hours does it keep now?
Why Every Woman Wanted to Stay at the Barbizon Hotel
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The Barbizon Hotel was a glamorous, women-only residential hotel in New York. And though most women wanted to live there, only a few made the grade.
The Unification Church: Mass Marriages and a Moonie Messiah
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New religious movements generally garner equal parts attention and skepticism; this is especially true for new and alternative religions in America. The United States has a long list of cult leaders who experienced a meteoric rise to fame, followed quickly by an abrupt fall from grace.