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How Dictators Work

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Dictators make controversial, violent news. But who are these dictators? We'll explore what makes a dictator, from how dictatorships started to how they usually end.

Aaron Burr: Yes, He Killed Hamilton, But What Else Did He Do?

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Aaron Burr is perhaps best known as the man who killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel, but what else did this vice president of the United States do?

Systemic Racism Is More Than Simple Prejudice

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The phrase "systemic racism" has become very widespread in the U.S. in the past year or so, but what does it really mean?

What Exactly Is Antifa and How Does It Work?

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Antifa is a loosely organized movement that doesn't have leaders or advocate government policies. Instead, the movement's goal is to oppose fascism.

What Does 'Treason' Actually Mean?

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Though treason is the only crime mentioned in the U.S. Constitution, few know what the word actually means and fewer still have ever been indicted for it.

How Abortion Rights Could Become State-by-state Decisions

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The battle over abortion in the United States rages on. Will abortion rights decisions be moved to the states if the leaked Alito opinion is adopted by the Supreme Court?

The Dreaded Bradford Pear Tree Smell Isn't Very Pear-Like

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Its blooms are lovely. But to many, the Bradford pear tree's smell and invasiveness are anything but.

7 'Facts' They Got Wrong in School About Christopher Columbus

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Did Christopher Columbus did he really prove the world was round? Did he think he had found a new continent? And how was he perceived back home?

Do Campaign TV Ads Really Change Voters' Minds?

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American TV viewers are bombarded with political ads during the lengthy campaign season. But do these ads really make a difference to voting habits?

How Rent-to-own Homes Work

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Understanding how rent-to-own homes work is similar to understanding a car lease. Learn more about how rent-to-own homes work at HowStuffWorks.

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