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What's the difference between a recession and a depression?

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Depression and recession are often used interchangeably, but there's a difference between them. Learn the economic cues that signal them.

How the IRS Works

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The IRS or Internal Revenue Service handles taxes. Learn about the history of the IRS and how it enforces taxes.

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.

10 Ways to Reuse Your Thanksgiving Leftovers

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Instead of simply reheating your leftovers for a second Thanksgiving dinner, getting creative can turn your leftovers into new family favorites.

Why Do Some People Get Called for Jury Duty More Than Others?

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Have you been called for jury duty four times while your friend never has? Find out if some people get summoned for jury duty more than others.

What's the No. 1 reason people go into debt?

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The number one reason people go into debt explained by HowStuffWorks.com. Find out the number one reason why people go into debt in the article.

How Lie Detectors Work

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Lie detection is a consistently controversial topic -- how can a machine tell truth from deception? Does everyone have the same physiological reaction when telling a lie? If so, how can some people "beat the box"? Find out what these devices measure and if they really can detect lies.

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