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Should You Ever Discuss Politics at Work?

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HowStuffWorks finds out whether it's ever a good idea to have a political discussion at work and if so, how to do it.

Betrothed Through the Centuries: A Timeline of Marriage

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Today's version of marriage looks very different from the unions enjoyed by our ancestors. For most of human history, marriage was more akin to a business deal between men, and the bride in question had very few rights or other options. So how did marriage become associated with love?

10 Things That Aren't Free Speech

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Free speech is a very guarded freedom, but that doesn't mean citizens can say whatever they like with no punishment. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.

5 Things You Didn't Know About Being a Prison Doctor

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Being a prison doctor seems like a dangerous job, but most inmates are glad to get medical care. Learn five interesting things about prison doctors.

The Longest Government Shutdown in American History

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From time to time, the United States federal government experiences a shutdown, reminding the country's citizens just how difficult it is to align federal funding with political power and public policy.

Can the government read your private e-mails?

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Email is now protected from secret government searches thanks to a recent U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling. Read about this landmark email privacy ruling.

10 Controversial Court Cases

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Controversial court cases can both tear communities apart and shape our history for the better. Take a look at these 10 controversial court cases in the U.S.

How Bounty Hunting Works

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Bounty hunting is an important part of the American justice system. Find out how bounty hunting works and see what a day in the life of a bounty hunter is like.

Why Do Americans Pay Taxes on April 15?

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To U.S. taxpayers, April 15 comes with lots of scrambling and sweating to send some cash or paperwork to the IRS. But why does Tax Day fall on that particular date? And why is it on April 18 sometimes?

Quodpot or Quidditch? Wizarding Worlds Aren't All the Same

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The differences between the U.S. and Britain are many, but in the wizarding world of Harry Potter, they're even more pronounced.

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