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Who was James Webb?
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He was responsible for some of humanity's greatest achievements, and his name now graces a massive NASA project. But how did a law degree lead to being a space pioneer?
Who Does — and Doesn't — Get Featured on Blue Highway Exit Signs?
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Not every business can get one of the coveted six spots on your typical 'gas, food lodging' highway sign. Competition can be stiff, so here's how it works.
How Bail Works
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Bail allows people to leave jail and continue their lives while awaiting trial. Learn how bail works, how to pay for bail and what a bail bondsman is.
Do Campaign TV Ads Really Change Voters' Minds?
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American TV viewers are bombarded with political ads during the lengthy campaign season. But do these ads really make a difference to voting habits?
Remembering Bayard Rustin, Civil Rights Leader and Gay Activist
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Bayard Rustin fought racism all his life as a civil rights activist, friend of Martin Luther King Jr. and organizer of the March on Washington.
How U.S. Public Broadcasting Works
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NPR and PBS have been on the air for years, amid recurring calls for government defunding. Learn more about U.S. public broadcasting at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Tell Us the First Names of These U.S. Presidents?
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Everybody's heard of Obama, Trump, Madison and Jackson, but do you know their first names? Presidential names range from Rutherford to John and cover centuries of society's trends. Can you match these first names to the U.S. president?
Can You Tell Us the Last Names of These U.S. Presidents?
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If you were taught anything in U.S. history class, these presidents probably played a role. Were you paying enough attention when their names were mentioned or did you happen to skip over those pages of the textbook?
What Makes a Protest Effective? 3 Movements That Got Results
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Is it millions of marchers with clever signs and slogans, or does effective protest take more than just raised voices and collective outrage?
How the March on Washington Worked
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The 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom ensured the passage of the Civil Rights Act. But its success was not assured at the beginning.