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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.
5 of Earth's Highest Deserts
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Not all deserts have sand and they're certainly not all hot. They're just extremely dry and have little vegetation. That means deserts are located all over the planet, including at super-high elevations.
How the Mason-Dixon Line Divided the North and the South
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The Mason-Dixon Line has ties to slavery, which often overshadows its otherwise fascinating story about one of the most significant surveying achievements in North America.
How Space Stations Work
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Space stations allow astronauts to live and work in Earth orbit. Learn about space stations and how space stations work in this article.
All 'Aboot' Canadian Holidays
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What's Victoria Day all about? Why is Canadian Thanksgiving in October? We'll give you a quick tour of Canadian holidays.
Can You Answer These General Knowledge Questions Every Adult Should Know?
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There are a lot of things are considered general knowledge, but not everybody knows them. Put your general knowledge savvy to the test with this HowStuffWorks quiz!
How the Virtual Border Fence Works
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The virtual border fence uses a system of cameras and radar to catch border crossers. Learn about the virtual border fence and border fence technology.
How Spanglish Works
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A hybrid of English and Spanish known as Spanglish can be heard in many predominantly Hispanic areas as well as on TV and in movies. Learn where it came from and how it works.
10 Best Volunteer Activities in Retirement
What are some best volunteer activities in retirement? Learn about 10 Best Volunteer Activities in Retirement at HowStuffWorks.
Oh, Birds! Please Don't Fly Into Our Windows
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With the fall migration season for birds just around the corner, we took another look at how to prevent birds from colliding with windows.