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Elite Democracy: Do You Live in One?
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Elite democracy describes a political theory that argues a small number of elites hold most political power in modern democratic systems.
10 Biggest Wars in History With Death Tolls in the Tens of Millions
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War has shaped human societies for thousands of years. The biggest wars in history were the armed conflicts with the largest death tolls and the widest political consequences.
The Singularity by 2045, Plus 6 Other Ray Kurzweil Predictions
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Ray Kurzweil predicts that the singularity (artificial intelligence surpassing human intelligence) will happen by 2045. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
Is it rude to screen your calls?
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Did you just receive a call and let it go to voicemail? Learn why it is or isn't rude to screen calls at HowStuffWorks.
How Biodegradation Additives Work
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Plastic's handy, hardy stuff, but we don't want to leave piles of old forks and water bottles for future generations to trip over. Can special additives that break down plastics faster save the day?
The MOAB Bomb: A Massive Force, But No Match for Nukes
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The MOAB is the largest nonnuclear bomb ever used by the U.S. So what makes it OK to drop this bomb and not a nuclear warhead? We dive in to find out.
How Presidential Debates Work
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The presidential debate is a time-honored institution that's constantly evolving. Learn about the presidential debate and the impact it has on voters.
What are smart mobs?
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Smart mobs utilize technology to spread information about when to assemble and flee from authorities. Learn about smart mobs and smart mob technology.
Doomsday Clock Now Closest It's Ever Been to Midnight
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The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists moved the Doomsday Clock to 90 seconds before midnight, the closest it's ever been to global catastrophe. What does this mean for humanity?
Are women better politicians?
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Are women better politicians? They're certainly in the minority, but could that actually make women better politicians?