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How Do New States Become Part of the U.S.?
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Candidates for the "51st state" include Puerto Rico, Guam and Washington, D.C. How likely is this to happen for any of them, and how did the U.S. get the 50 it already has?
How ARPANET Works
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ARPANET is the oldest and most influential merger of computer networks which contributed to the birth of the Internet. Learn more about the ARPANET system.
How Speed Dating Works
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Speed dating has roots in the Jewish faith, and was intended to help singles find others related to the faith. Find out how speed dating works.
How Cotton Candy Works
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It's your favorite, sticky-sweet treat at a carnival, but do you know how cotton candy is actually made? Read this article to find out how.
10 Amazing Green Cities
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Sure, the Emerald City looked green, but you won't need green-tinted glasses to see how environmentally friendly the cities on this list are. What makes a city amazingly green?
10 Most Expensive Presidential Perks
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The President's benefits are nothing to sneeze at. Read about the perks and benefits you get when you become U.S. President.
How Revisionist History Works
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Revisionist history can range from simply correcting a date to reconsidering the causes of a war. Learn why revisionist history is controversial.
Using Petfinder 101
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Petfinder.com, the largest pet Web site on the Internet, is working to connect homeless animals with the people who want them. Learn about Petfinder.
The 20 Worst Superhero Movies Ever (According To Rotten Tomatoes)
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Rotten Tomatoes has become an increasingly important (or at least popular) tool for measuring a film's relative merit, as the nearly 20-year-old review aggregation site has essentially replaced the old star system and has become so mainstream that studios rely on high scores, called fresh ratings, to market their movies. Essentially, everyone from studios to film critics to [...] The post The 20 Worst Superhero Movies Ever (According To Rotten Tomatoes) appeared first on Goliath.
10 Influential Green Architects
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Many say the pioneer of green design was the irascible Frank Lloyd Wright, but others note that sustainable architecture has been around forever. Regardless, who are some of the leading figures in the field today?