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How Predatory Lending Works
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Predatory mortgage lenders take advantage of inexperienced homebuyers and poor credit risks. Learn about predatory lending and how to avoid a con.
How the U.S. Coast Guard Works
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Unique among the U.S. armed forces, the Coast Guard is perpetually on active duty, entrusted with lots responsibilities and chronically underfunded. Learn about the U.S. Coast Guard.
How IEDs Work
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IEDs (improvised explosive devices) are simple to make, easily hidden and very destructive. Read why IEDs are the weapon of choice for some fighters.
How ARPANET Works
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ARPANET is the oldest and most influential merger of computer networks which contributed to the birth of the Internet. Learn more about the ARPANET system.
How the U.S. Navy Works
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The U.S. Navy is the biggest in the world. It is divided into operating forces and shore establishment.
How Snus Works
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First there was Volvo. Then came IKEA. Well get ready for the next major Swedish export: snus, a smokeless tobacco product, similar to dip or chew.
How the American Dream Works
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What exactly is the American dream? And how do you know if you're living it? Read about the American dream at HowStuffWorks.
10 Places You're Probably Being Watched Every Day
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Is there any place you can go and not be watched? Find out 10 places where you're watched every day at HowStuffWorks.
How Political Polling Works
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Almost every day it seems like there is a new poll out tracking the president's performance or some political issue. But who selects the people who respond to these polls? And can you trust the numbers?
10 Most Expensive Presidential Perks
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The President's benefits are nothing to sneeze at. Read about the perks and benefits you get when you become U.S. President.