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Clothing Industry's Narrow Focus Sidelines People With Disabilities
What are the special clothing needs of disabled people? HowStuffWorks talks with designers and the disabled to find out.
10 Innovative Architects to Watch
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Move over, Gaudi, Gehry and Wright. There are some new architectural players on the scene, and they're shaping our world in unique and innovative ways.
Why the Trucking Industry Actually Supports Higher Fuel Taxes
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Trucking organizations have called for an increase in fuel taxes. HowStuffWorks explains that counterintuitive stance.
How Frank Lloyd Wright Worked
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Frank Lloyd Wright likely is best known for his architectural stylings and his eye for detail. But there was much more to the man: He liked fast cars, he loved women and he drew inspiration from Japanese art. How did that translate to his architecture?
Christo Was His Name, Wrapping Was His Game
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From early wrapped objects to monumental outdoor projects, the work of the late artist Christo transcended the traditional bounds of painting, sculpture and architecture.
How the Great Compromise Saved a Fledgling United States
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Without the Great Compromise, the U.S. might not have become a nation. The divisions between big and small states could have been too much to overcome.
The Mystery, Myth and Reality of Plum Island
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For years, speculation has surrounded the government's high security animal disease research center, which is slated to close in 2023.
Why do cookie-cutter neighborhoods exist?
The identical ranks of cookie-cutter neighborhoods have been immortalized (and often satirized) in American pop culture, but who first came up with the idea for these "little boxes on the hillside?"
10 Worst Recessions in U.S. History, Listed Chronologically
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Recessions are painful chapters in any nation's economic story, and the United States has experienced its fair share.
24 U.S. Landmarks That Every Americana Fan Must See
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Ever wondered why certain places in the U.S. get all the postcards and bucket list glory? They're often U.S. landmarks that pack a punch with history, culture and awe-inspiring views. These aren't just photo ops; they're vivid chapters in the story of American history, woven into the landscape from sea to shining sea.