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Could income tax be replaced by a consumption-based sales tax?
A consumption-based tax, sometimes called the Fair Tax, is one alternative to the current U.S. tax system. Learn more about a consumption-based tax.
25 of the World's Longest-reigning Monarchs
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From Athelstan, who held off the Viking invaders of Britain, to Sobhuza, the longest-serving king of Eswatni (formerly Swaziland), here are 25 of the world's longest-serving monarchs.
How Math Works
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A world without math is unimaginable. It's a part of who we are. It's the analytical juice of our left brain. In the words of physicist Richard Feynman, even a fool can use it. So why do so many of us turn our backs on numbers?
Were the Clovis the first Americans?
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The Clovis, ancient people who made the sophisticated Clovis projectile discovered at Clovis Indian sites, are a mystery. Read about the mysterious Clovis.
How Stock Market Trends Work
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Stock Market Trends help investors identify what stocks to buy and when. Learn about stock market trends and investing at HowStuffWorks.
How United Way Works
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You may be familiar with the United Way, but did you know it works differently from most nonprofits? Read up on the United Way and see how to get involved.
Top 5 Most Popular Skin Cleansers
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There are dozens of skin cleansers on the market, but if you want to learn about the top 5 most popular skin cleansers, check out HowStuffWorks.
How SuperBalls Work
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SuperBalls are a lot of fun, but how did they get so popular? Learn all about SuperBalls at HowStuffWorks.
What If America Had Lost the Revolution?
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If the colonists hadn't eked out a victory against the mighty British Empire, what would have been their fate? Would leaders like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson have been executed?
15 Things You Didn't Know About Ronald Reagan
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He was a man who made good in the realm of popular culture before he tried his hand at politics. Like few before or after him, he reached the pinnacle of both "career" fields. Ronald Reagan was successful as an actor, and well respected in Hollywood during the golden age of cinema. He even served [...] The post 15 Things You Didn't Know About Ronald Reagan appeared first on Goliath.