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10 Essential Supreme Court Cases of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a huge force on the Supreme Court. HowStuffWorks looks at the mark she left in her 27 years on the highest court.
How the MPAA Works
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Do you know how the MPAA works? Keep reading to learn about the MPAA and discover who assigns movie ratings.
How Bioarchaeology Works
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Archaeologists dig up and study the material remains of human civilizations. Bioarchaeologists do the same thing, except they focus on the remains of, well, us. What's the big deal about old bones and teeth?
How Executive Powers Work
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The powers wielded by the U.S. president have waxed and waned over the years. Learn about executive powers in this article at HowStuffWorks.
What happens to chimps used in medical research?
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Chimpanzee research dates back to the 1920s with Robert Yerkes. Learn what happens in chimpanzee research and why some countries ban the practice.
Ridiculous History: Land O' Fakes — Margarine Bootlegging in Canada
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In the 19th and 20th centuries, margarine and how it was taxed got a lot of people riled up. Learn about the margarine madness at HowStuffWorks Now.
Why Do Americans Vote on a Tuesday in November?
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Voting on a Tuesday in November has been a U.S. tradition since the 1840s, but the timing makes it difficult for many people to exercise their right to vote. What are states doing about it?
Can U.S. Doctors Legally Ask Patients About Gun Ownership?
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Can U.S. doctors ask their patients about guns? Are there laws against that? Learn more about guns and health care in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Murder Memorabilia: Killers' Items You Can Own
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Stuff They Don't Want You To Know talks murderabilia and if there should be a line when it comes to selling the art and personal items of killers.
Why do Americans Sell Soda by the Liter but Milk by the Gallon?
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Although it's said that Americans don't use the metric system, they sure love a 2-liter bottle of soda. Why is soda sold like that, but other products aren't?