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Why Didn't Russia Sell Alaska to Canada?
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It made geographical sense for Russia to sell its territory of Alaska to Canada, but it opted to sell it to the U.S. instead. Why was that?
How does President Obama plan to fix the federal deficit?
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How does President Obama plan to fix the federal deficit? Learn about Obama's plan to fix the federal deficit over the next decade.
How did the advent of television impact politics?
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How Book Banning Works
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Judy Blume, John Steinbeck and Maya Angelou are among the top 10 most challenged American authors. But to be challenged is not to be banned. What does it take to ban a book?
How Gay Rights Organizations Work
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Gay rights organizations strive for gay equality. Learn all about gay rights organizations at HowStuffWorks.
Can a U.S. President Remain in Business Once in Office?
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What does U.S. law say about the president and his business holdings? Find out from HowStuffWorks Now.
How E-voting Works
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E-voting lets votes be cast and tabulated electronically. Learn about e-voting systems, e-voting concerns like voter fraud and voting over the internet.
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.
Meet Florence Kelley: Labor Reformer, Abolitionist and Co-founder of the NAACP
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Grateful that U.S. law ensures decent working conditions and children go to school instead of working in mines? Thank Florence Kelley and her father.
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.