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The Biggest Zoo in the U.S. (Plus 7 Other Gigantic Zoos)

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Zoos in the United States are home to some of the largest and most impressive collections of wild animals in the world. They serve the dual purpose of letting kids and adults view the animals while also helping protect endangered species and educating the public on wildlife conservation efforts.

Why Does the U.S. House of Representatives Have Only 435 Seats?

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That's about one House member for every 761,169 people, which is far less representative than when the nation was founded. How can that be changed?

How the U.S. Coast Guard Works

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Unique among the U.S. armed forces, the Coast Guard is perpetually on active duty, entrusted with lots responsibilities and chronically underfunded. Learn about the U.S. Coast Guard.

10 Countries Besides the U.S. That Have Electoral Colleges

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Other countries besides the U.S. have electoral college systems. HowStuffWorks looks at some of them.

What Is the Deepest Lake in the U.S.?

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The United States has some impressive lakes, including some of the biggest bodies of freshwater in the world. If you're looking at a map, however, you can't necessarily determine how deep any of these lakes are. So if it's depth you seek, read on to learn about the deepest lake in the U.S., as well as several of the runners-up.

Who Wins (and Loses) If U.S. Imposes Steel Tariffs?

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HowStuffWorks looks at President Donald Trump's proposal for tariffs on steel and aluminum and explores whether these could spark a global trade war.

Could You Pass a High School U.S. History Class?

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Get to your desk and sharpen your pencil - it's time for your U.S. history exam! Find out if you would pass the test or if you would be sent to the stocks!

Can the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election Be Postponed?

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The date the U.S. president must vacate office is written into the Constitution, election or not. Filling the seat without an election, though, is complicated.

What Is a Coup D'Etat, and Is the U.S. 'Coup-proof'?

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Experts say the U.S. government is designed so a coup d'état would be highly unlikely ever to occur. But deep political polarization can precipitate one, so does that mean a coup is marginally more possible?

How the Articles of Confederation Paved the Way for the U.S. Constitution

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The Articles of Confederation were the precursor to the U.S. Constitution. HowStuffWorks looks at how they paved the way for the U.S. system of government.

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