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How Gerrymandering Works
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Gerrymandering has always been a problem, but technology has made it a lot worse. Find out how gerrymandering works in this HowStuffWorks article
15 Largest Cities in North America, Ranked by Population
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The most populous country in North America (the United States) is also home to some of the largest cities in North America, but the No. 1 spot goes to Mexico City.
Chinese-American Actress Anna May Wong Fought Racism in Life and Onscreen
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Anna May Wong endured racism during her lifetime. But she persisted and eventually broke down barriers to become the first Chinese-American film star.
15 Best Beaches in the U.S.: A Highly Subjective List
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If you're itching for a summer escape filled with sand between your toes, ocean breezes, and stunning views, then you're probably wondering about the best beaches in the U.S.
Hot Rod Profiles
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Get hot rod profiles and photos for dozens of exciting hot rods, including hopped-up racers from the 1930s to modern high-tech rods.
Why Aren't There More Asian-Americans in Pro Team Sports?
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Cultural expectations - and stereotyping - explain the underrepresentation of Asian-American athletes in some sports. HowStuffWorks investigates.
Do You Know Famous Criminals From Their Face Alone?
They're famous for the crime but the morbid fascination begins in asking the question: who did it? In the end, most people want to know about criminals because they look like regular people you see on the street. What if you were in the same room as them? Don't worry, these famous criminals are already put away, but let's see how many of them you recognize!
Summer Songs Quiz
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Are you ready for hot fun in the summertime because school's out and it's time for a surfin' safari? Then take our lazy-hazy-crazy days of summer quiz to test your knowledge of the aforementioned summer songs and more.
Who was Marco Polo?
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Marco Polo was an 11th-century Italian explorer responsible for bringing information about China to Europe. Read about Marco Polo and his biography.
10 Ways the Earth Is Trying to Kill You
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Mother Earth seems to have a love/hate thing going on with humans. While the planet we call home has all the essentials we need for life, it also has some nasty - and deadly - surprises.