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How British Parliament Works
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The United Kingdom and the United States both have representative democracies, but their legislatures work very differently.
How Midterm Elections Work
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Midterm elections in the U.S. don't get the public excited the way presidential elections do. But there's a lot at stake, actually, during these contests. Why do midterms exist, anyway?
What Does 'GOP' Stand For?
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The Republican Party is known as the "GOP," but why? And what does "GOP" even mean?
American Indian Sports Logos Do Real Damage, New Study Finds
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How do sports logos based on Native Americans affect stereotypes? Learn more about stereotypes in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
10 Safest Countries in the World: 2024 Edition
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The world's population is constantly changing, growing and moving from place to place. However, certain governments provide better societal safety and social welfare for their citizens than others.
Why Is the U.S. Dollar the World's Currency?
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Around the world, people convert their money into U.S. dollars, making it the de facto global currency. But how did the U.S. dollar become so mighty?
How the Yakuza Works
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The Yakuza isn't just one organization. It's a collection of Japanese gangs. Check out this article to learn the history and structure of the Yakuza.
How Coal Rollers Work
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Coal rollers create plumes of black smoke by forcing more fuel into a diesel engine than it can handle. Learn about coal rolling at HowStuffWorks.
Can a Supreme Court Justice Be Removed?
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HowStuffWorks looks at the constitutional process for impeaching a United States Supreme Court justice.
Catherine the Great's Furniture: Erotic Easter Egg or Petty Hoax?
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When we think about royalty, we often imagine gilded thrones and ornate drawing rooms. But according to German troops in World War II, Catherine the Great's furniture went way beyond your average aristocratic flair.