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Posse Comitatus: The 140-Year-Old Law That Affects U.S. Troops at the Border

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Posse comitatus is an idea and a U.S. law that leaves law enforcement to local authorities, not the feds. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.

How Do You Become a Ufologist?

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If you're considering a hobby or career as a "ufologist" or paranormal investigator, there are a handful of routes that don't involve being personally abducted or applying to a secret government shadow agency.

What Are 'Low-yield' Nuclear Weapons?

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The Trump administration wants to develop a new generation of low-yield nuclear weapons that could be used without launching an all-out nuclear war.

Pedestrian Deaths in the U.S. on the Rise

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Pedestrian deaths are up in the U.S. and many factors are to blame. What can be done to stop it? HowStuffWorks looks several ideas from experts.

Birth Tourism: A Controversial Road to Citizenship

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Travel to the U.S. by foreign citizens to give birth is completely legal. HowStuffWorks looks at the controversial issue.

Benefits of Lycopene

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Lycopene is commonly found in red fruits and vegetables. Learn about the many health benefits of lycopene.

Understanding Thyroid Metabolism

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Understanding thyroid metabolism will help you maintain optimal health. Learn about understanding thyroid metabolism.

Why Does the U.S. Use Fahrenheit Instead of Celsius?

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While most of the rest of the world has switched to Celsius, the U.S. continues to use the Fahrenheit temperature scale, apparently out of simple inertia.

Taekwondo: The 'Sport' of Mastering Self-Control

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Taekwondo features dramatic, aerial, jumping, spinning kicks, but it's also about building character. HowStuffWorks looks at the sport.

Meet the Ocelot: The Cutest Little Big Cat

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Ocelots were once hunted for their beautiful fur, but are now protected. HowStuffWorks gets to know these beautiful cats.

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