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Railroad Expansion
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The railroad expansion of the middle and late 1800s changed America forever. Read more about the westward expansion of railroads.
Can You Guess if This Historical Story Is Fact or Fiction?
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Is it for real or a fraud? Dive into history with these popular stories and myths. Do you know which is a contender and which is a pretender? Test your recall with this "fact vs. fiction" quiz!
Was Lyme Disease Created as a Bioweapon?
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Maybe it's mistrust of the U.S. government and health-related industries, as well as Lyme's insidious nature, that makes this idea catnip for conspiracy theories. But what's the truth?
Senate Write-in Candidates Rarely Win, But It Has Happened
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Just two write-in candidates have been elected to the Senate. How likely could another write-in candidate's chances be? Find out at HowStuffWorks.
How the Tea Party Works
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The Tea Party started as a grassroots movement that has gained momentum. Learn about the politics of the Tea Party.
How Squatting Works
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Squatting is setting up camp on land or moving into an unused building. Learn what laws protect squatters and how squatting affects culture.
5 Celebrities Who Had Heart Attacks
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There have been a few celebrities who had heart attacks. See our list of five celebrities who had heart attacks to learn more about heart disease.
Why Isn't William McKinley a More Famous President?
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William McKinley was a popular and very successful president who also was assassinated. Why isn't the 25th president better known?
How Gerrymandering Works
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Gerrymandering has always been a problem, but technology has made it a lot worse. Find out how gerrymandering works in this HowStuffWorks article
How Independent Voters Work
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Independent voters do not align with one of the two major political parties in the U.S. Learn about independent voters and their politics.