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How White America Tried to Eliminate Chinese Restaurants in the Early 1900s
In the early 20th century, the white establishment considered Chinese restaurants a threat. HowStuffWorks explains the war on Chinese restaurants.
Will putting people's hands in warm water really make them wet the bed?
Have you ever tried to make someone pee by sticking his hand in water? HowStuffWorks sees if the warm water bed-wetting trick has any truth to it.
Why Are New Year's Resolutions So Easy to Break?
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Only 20 percent of the people who make new year's resolutions will see them through. Why are New Year's resolutions so easy to break?
Does democracy work?
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Democracy is where citizen gets an equal vote to contribute to decision making. Learn about democracy and find out if democracy works.
Branch Davidians and David Koresh's End of the World
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In 1993, FBI officials and other law enforcement agents became locked in a 51-day standoff with the Branch Davidians, a religious sect living on a 940-acre farm and compound near Waco, Texas, led by self-proclaimed prophet David Koresh.
Famous Urban Legends Quiz
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How much do you know about ghoulish myths from around the world? Take this quiz to find out!
10 Great Golf Event Ideas
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Golf events can include outings and tournaments. See these 10 great golf event ideas to stand out from the crowd.
Senate Write-in Candidates Rarely Win, But It Has Happened
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Just two write-in candidates have been elected to the Senate. How likely could another write-in candidate's chances be? Find out at HowStuffWorks.
U.S. Public Schools Are Suspending Millions of Students, With Little Reward
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School suspensions have increased dramatically since 2000. Learn how being suspended affects students' future success at HowStuffWorks Now.
Ulysses S. Grant Was One of the Greatest Military Generals in U.S. History
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As the commanding general of the Union Army, Grant helped save the United States during the Civil War. But how was he as the 18th U.S. president?