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What does a county assessor do?
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What does a county assessor do? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn what a county assessor does.
What does the 'pursuit of happiness' mean in the Declaration of Independence?
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What exactly in the pursuit of happiness? Stated in the Declaration of Independence, it has some mystery behind it. Read about the pursuit of happiness.
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.
The Ultimate Health Insurance Quiz
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The cost of health care in the United States is staggering, and health insurance, which pays some of the bills, is an often complicated benefit that none of us like until we need it. Take this quiz to see how much you know about health insurance.
What does a county board of commissioners do?
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What does a county board of commissioners do? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn what a county board of commissioners does.
Why Libertarians Have a Love-hate Relationship With the 10th Amendment
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The 10th Amendment says powers not delegated to the feds are reserved to the people. Libertarians say it's not working. HowStuffWorks explains.
How Communism Works
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Communism is a type of government that relies on collectivization of labor and good to equal out the classes. Learn about the workings of communism.
Tell Us if You've Tried These Weird American Things and We'll Guess What Province You're From
In the words of Uncle Sam, "We want you" to tell us about your experiences trying unusual items from the United States - of which there are many to choose. Get out your flag and slap on a pageant sash; we're going stateside!
How Much Can You Get In Unemployment Benefits?
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The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in huge increases of Americans filing for unemployment benefits. But why do the amounts vary so much across states?
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."