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7 Cults in America: A History of Infamy

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Cults are not unique to the United States, but there is a long history of cults in America. "Compared to other developed nations, the U.S. does have this consistent relationship with cults," Amanda Montell, author of "Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism," tells LitHub. "Whenever I talk to my friends who are not American and I tell them I'm writing this book about cults, their eyes do not light up the same way that Americans' eyes do.

Can You Match the Historic Event to the Country Where It Happened?

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From the first man on the moon to the American Revolution, there have been many major world events throughout history, but only real experts can ace this quiz! Are you an expert at world leaders names and motives? Prove it!

How Well Do You Know the US Government?

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The US government is one of the largest and most influential on earth, but most Americans don't understand how it works. Put your government know-how to the test with this HowStuffWorks quiz!

Memorial Day in the U.S. Means Way More Than Barbecue

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Today Americans mostly celebrate it as the start of summer. But the annual May holiday has a significant history that's worthy of acknowledgment.

How Super PACs Work

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Super PACs are a controversial new development in the United States system of elections and campaign finance. Read about the development and influence of Super PACs at HowStuffWorks.

How AmeriCorps Works

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AmeriCorps is a national volunteer organization focused on year-long community service projects. Read about AmeriCorps in this article.

The 'Green Book' Was a Lifeline for Black Travelers

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Before the 1964 Civil Rights Act and even after it, the tradition of the "great American road trip" was very different for families of color.

How to Become an Insurance Agent

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Do you know how to become an insurance agent? Find out how to become an insurance agent in this article from HowStuffWorks.

Poisonous Death Cap Mushroom Spreads Over North America

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Amanita phalloides is non-native to the North American continent, introduced to California from Europe, and rapidly spreading.

10 Misconceptions About GMOs

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Are genetically modified organisms (GMOs) really bad for the environment and your health or just victims of bad publicity? We'll look at the pros and cons of this controversial subject.

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