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How Does the U.S. Senate Expel a Senator?
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The Constitution gives the U.S. Senate the power to expel one of its members. HowStuffWorks looks at the process and its history.
Study Finds No Link Between Inactivity and Weight Gain
A surprising February 2017 study didn't find a link between sedentary lifestyle and weight gain. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
Wasted Food in the U.S. Could Feed Much of Population
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In the US, 21 percent of landfill space is filled with food. HowStuffWorks looks at new proposals that aim to reduce food waste by 50%.
How Well Has Strict Gun Control Worked in Australia?
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After a mass shooting in 1996, Australia imposed strict gun laws. HowStuffWorks looks at how successful they've been.
The Plan to Dig Up President James K. Polk — For a Third Time
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What's behind the campaign to exhume and rebury the United States' 11th president? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.
How Many People Died on the Trail of Tears?
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HowStuffWorks looks at the history and legacy of the Trail of Tears and the five tribes affected: Cherokee, Choctaw, Creek, Seminole and Chickasaw.
Pink Tax: 5 Things Women Are Forced to Pay More for Than Men
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Women are charged more than men for tons of everyday items. HowStuffWorks looks at five of the most common products women pay more for and why.
The Tragedy of Caleb Schwab and a Lethal Waterslide
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The tragic death of 10-year-old Caleb Schwab at Schlitterbahn Waterpark in Kansas City in August 2016, shocked the community and devastated his family.
How the IRS Works
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The IRS or Internal Revenue Service handles taxes. Learn about the history of the IRS and how it enforces taxes.
How Animal Detectives Work
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Animal detectives work to solve crimes committed against domestic and wild animals. Learn who animal detectives answer to and how you can become one.