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Humuhumunukunukuapua'a: A Long Name for a Little Fish
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Humuhumunukunukuapua'a, the colorful little fish with the craaaaazy long name, is Hawaii's state fish, but it wasn't always.
Why the Stamp Act Was Reviled in the American Colonies
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The British imposition of the Stamp Act in 1765 drew street demonstrations against the new law in the American colonies, resulting in its eventual repeal.
Gender-specific Bathrooms Are a Relatively Recent Invention
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What's the history of gender-specific bathrooms? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Shared Electric Scooters: Commuter Solution or Urban Nightmare?
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Pay-as-you-go electric scooters are the latest fad in cities. HowStuffWorks wonders whether the fad is safe.
Lawns to Legumes: Minnesota Pays Homeowners to Plant 'Bee Lawns'
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The rusty patched bumblebee (Bombus affinis) is on the verge of extinction and the state of Minnesota is doing something about it.
How Good Samaritan Laws Work
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Good Samaritan laws are intended to protect you from a lawsuit if you help strangers during an emergency. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
Direct Democracy Allows Citizens to Decide Laws Without Representatives
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In politics, direct democracy means giving everyday people—not just politicians—a direct say in laws and policies. Unlike a representative democracy, where elected officials make decisions on behalf of the people, direct democracy allows citizens to vote on political issues themselves.
Could a Corporation Have Its Own Entire City?
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Can a city be given to a corporation? Learn more about city's attempts to lure Amazon's second U.S. headquarters in this HowStuffWorks article.
Will Autonomous Vehicles Be Able to Break the Speed Limit?
Will driverless cars have to obey speed limits and other traffic laws? Learn more about autonomous vehicles in this HowStuffWorks article.
4 Times Politicians Have Gotten in Physical Fights
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When have politicians gotten in physical fights? Learn more about politicians in physical fights in this HowStuffWorks Now article.