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What Countries Use the Imperial System?

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Most of the world uses the metric system for everyday measurements, but only three countries in the world use the imperial system as their official system of measurement.

Fifty Percent of Americans Are the Usual Suspects

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Half the adults in the U.S. are in a network of police face-recognition databases, according to a 2016 Georgetown report. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.

Ridiculous History: Bears, Raccoons — and Alligators? — in the White House

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Rebecca the Raccoon. Josiah the Badger. Many U.S. presidents have had pets, but they haven't all been cats and dogs. Learn more at HowStuffWorks Now.

Can You Match the College to the State It's In?

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Princeton, Harvard and Vanderbilt rank among the greatest institutions of higher learning in the U.S., but do you know where these storied schools are located? Take our quiz to see if you can match the college to the state!

The Rockin' State Fossils Quiz

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One of America's national treasures is its diverse and bountiful fossil record. Take our U.S. states fossils quiz to learn more about fossils.

On Patrol With the Beagle Brigade

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HowStuffWorks heads to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport to catch the Beagle Brigade sniffing out illegal agricultural contraband.

15 Largest Cities in California, Ranked by Population

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California, the Golden State, is synonymous with stunning beaches, innovative tech hubs and Hollywood glamour. As the most populous state in the U.S., California is home to some of the nation's largest and most influential cities.

Wilma Mankiller, First Female Cherokee Nation Chief, Still Inspires Today

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Wilma Mankiller introduced a generation of people not just to Cherokee history but also to a model of Native women's leadership

Gender-specific Bathrooms Are a Relatively Recent Invention

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What's the history of gender-specific bathrooms? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

How the Judicial System Works

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The U.S. judicial system is a complex, fascinating system. Learn about the U.S. judicial system, federal courts, the U.S. Supreme Court and grand juries.

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