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The Ultimate Washington, DC Quiz
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New York and Chicago might have skyscrapers, but those buildings cower in importance before the magnificent Washington Monument and the Capitol Building. The memorials to Abraham Lincoln, WWII, Vietnam, and Korea remind us of the great sacrifices America has made in the name of freedom and democracy. And let's not forget the great restaurants, museums and exciting nightlife! Take our quiz and discover just how much a fun a trip to Washington D.C. can be.
10 Women Who Broke New Ground in Engineering
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One of the most travelled stretches of U.S. highway was designed by a woman who loved mathematics and wasn't interested in being a teacher. Who was she, and where is it?
How New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern Became a Political Superstar
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She was the youngest New Zealand leader elected in over 150 years and has won plaudits for her handling of the coronavirus epidemic. We get the backstory on Jacinda Ardern and her many achievements.
True or False: The Crazy Laws Quiz
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There are thousands of laws out there designed to keep people civil, safe and organized... and then there are those laws that make you scratch your head and wonder how they ever got passed in the first place. Take our quiz to see if you can spot some of the craziest laws on the books!
What do the new rules about preventive services in the health care reform legislation mean for you?
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The new preventive service reform might make it easier to stay healthier. Learn about the new preventive service reform and how you can benefit.
Are Crosswalk and Elevator 'Close Door' Buttons a Total Sham?
Do crosswalk buttons do anything? Do elevator 'close door' buttons work? Find out from HowStuffWorks.
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.
How Improv Everywhere Works
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Improv Everywhere is many things: A stage for the stageless; a script for struggling actors; an attempt to get New Yorkers to remove their earbuds -- which is not as easy as it might seem.
How Tabloids Work
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Tabloids cover everything from celebrity scandals to the outrageously bizarre. Learn how tabloids find stories, how tabloids avoid lawsuits and tabloid history.
Want to Be a Manlier Man? Use These Tips From Walt Whitman
Walt Whitman once moonlighted as a men's health writer, and his columns have now been published as a book. Learn why at HowStuffWorks .