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What Is an Oligarchy and Has the U.S. Become One?

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HowStuffWorks looks at exactly what an oligarchy is and whether the U.S. is teetering on the brink of becoming one, or already has become one.

Was the Iroquois Great Law of Peace the Source for the U.S. Constitution?

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Historians doubt that the Iroquois Confederacy directly inspired the U.S. Constitution. HowStuffWorks looks at what influences the Iroquois' ideas may have had on the former colonists.

The Toucan Is Far More Than the Froot Loops Mascot

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Generations of cereal eaters grew up sharing the breakfast table with Toucan Sam, famous for following his long, colorful nose - but what's that bill for besides hawking cereal?

10 Countries Besides the U.S. That Have Electoral Colleges

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Other countries besides the U.S. have electoral college systems. HowStuffWorks looks at some of them.

Are You Smarter Than the Average Person?

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There's some things that are common knowledge, and other things that go way over the average person's head. See if you are smarter than your average Joe with this HowStuffWorks quiz!

12 Freest Countries in the World, According to the HFI

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Everyone probably likes to imagine that they live in one of the freest countries in the world, but is "freedom" something that can even be quantified? Is there a definitive way to say that my country is more free than your country?

How the U.S. Capitol's Design Was Chosen By Public Competition

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The U.S. Capitol is one of the most impressive buildings in the world. And how its design was chosen is quite a story. HowStuffWorks explains.

10 Greek Goddesses in Ancient Mythology

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In Greek mythology, goddesses held as much power as gods, embodying various aspects of nature and human experience.

John Quincy Adams and John Adams: The First U.S. Political Family Dynasty

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What did these two U.S. presidents, who were also father and son, have in common beyond their first and last names?

What's the Difference Between Socialism and Communism?

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They're often mentioned in the same breath, but not every socialist is a communist and not every communist or socialist country operates in the same way.

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