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How Do New States Become Part of the U.S.?
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Candidates for the "51st state" include Puerto Rico, Guam and Washington, D.C. How likely is this to happen for any of them, and how did the U.S. get the 50 it already has?
How AMBER Alert Works
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A child being kidnapped is a parent's worst nightmare. Learn how the AMBER Alert system can help return children safely.
How Gerrymandering Works
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Gerrymandering has always been a problem, but technology has made it a lot worse. Find out how gerrymandering works in this HowStuffWorks article
Can the government take away my laptop?
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Can the government take away my laptop? U.S. Customs can seize it to search it. Find out: can the government take away my laptop?
5 Most Effective Campaign Ads
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Can you name the 5 Most Effective Campaign Ads? Keep reading to learn about the Most Effective Campaign Ads at HowStuffWorks.
31 Open Carry States and 10 With 'Permissive' Open Carry
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Gun laws in the United States vary by state, especially when it comes to open carry of firearms. In open carry states, people can carry firearms openly without special permits as long as they follow state laws. Most states allow the open carrying of long guns for self-defense in the home, target practice and lawful hunting.
How Independent Voters Work
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Independent voters do not align with one of the two major political parties in the U.S. Learn about independent voters and their politics.
How John McCain Worked
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John McCain is a Republican senator and candidate for the presidency in the 2008 election. Learn about John McCain and the political career of John McCain.
The Twisted Tale of a Racist Law Still on the Books
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The Mann Act was passed in 1910 and even though it's been used legitimately, it's also been abused. HowStuffWorks looks at its twisted tale.
10 Monumental Events That Were Overshadowed by Other Events
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Where were you when Farrah Fawcett died? Chances are you don't remember. But if we threw out Michael Jackson's name you could probably answer the question. Guess what? Both events were on the same day.