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How the Patriot Act Works
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The Patriot Act was created to strengthen domestic security and prevent terrorism. Learn about the Patriot Act and find out why the Patriot Act is controversial.
Unexpected Connections: 10 Oddest Economic Indicators
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Strange as it seems men's underwear and Champagne can tell you a lot about the economy. Learn about 10 odd indicators at HowStuffWorks.
How Alcatraz Worked
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Alcatraz was built to house the worst criminals and said to be impossible to escape. See pictures of Alcatraz and go inside Alcatraz prison to meet its inmates.
How Urban Sprawl Works
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Urban sprawl occurs when people move from cities to the areas around them and develop the land with houses, businesses and roads. Learn about urban sprawl.
A Portrait of John F. Kennedy, America's Youngest President
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John F. Kennedy was the youngest man elected president of the United States and fourth killed in office. HowStuffWorks looks at JFK's life and death.
Do You Know the Leap Year These Historical Events Happened?
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What comes along once every four years and is a real downer for salaried workers? It's leap year! While this one day may not hold a ton of historical significance, the year it represents certainly does. Can you identify the important events or moments in these years divisible by four?
How Gas Prices Work
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Gas prices are on the mind of just about anyone that owns a car. Learn about gas prices, how gas prices are determined and what factors affect gas prices.
Oak Ridge, Tennessee: America's Secret Atomic City
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The Manhattan Project built the city of Oak Ridge in rural Tennessee, where secret facilities produced uranium-235 for the atomic bomb.
Wilma Mankiller, First Female Cherokee Nation Chief, Still Inspires Today
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Wilma Mankiller introduced a generation of people not just to Cherokee history but also to a model of Native women's leadership
What Is A Stryker Vehicle?
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The U.S. Army's Stryker is a lesson in flexibility: There are as many Stryker configurations as there are tasks to complete in today's military. Plus, it's easier to deploy than the mighty M1. Learn all about the Army's ambitious Stryker project: anywhere in the world within 96 hours.