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The Chance a Stranger Helps You in a Medical Emergency Is Depressingly Low
Help from a stranger in an emergency is rare, and rarer for black people or those in poor neighborhoods. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Michigan's Dogman Cryptid Legend Started With a Song
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When people talk about legendary creatures, the Dogman cryptid doesn't always top the list, but in Michigan, it's practically canon.
Breaking Out: A Dozen Great Escapes
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What do a Jesuit priest, a ladies' man and a group of Union prisoners have in common? They all managed to escape from horrific prisons. Learn how.
10 Boom Towns that Went Bust
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Some towns boom but eventually bust economically. Learn about 10 boom towns that went bust at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Name the U.S. State from 3 Random Facts?
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Are you the champ at your local watering hole's Trivia Night? As an elementary school student, did you pore through your American History textbook just for fun? Put your knowledge to the test with these fun-but-random facts about 35 of our nation's unique states!
Why do corporations have the same rights as you?
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Corporate personhood has led to the precedent of treating businesses like artificial persons. Read about corporate personhood and how the law affects it.
How Foster Care Works
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For any number of reasons, parents sometimes can't take care of their children, either temporarily or permanently. What happens then? Learn all about foster care.
How Mayors Work
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Mayors get a lot of exposure and have tons of responsibility. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about mayors.
Can You Pick the Best Seller From These Line Ups?
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The automobile is one of the most important inventions in recent history, changing how the world travels, expanding civilizations, and giving power to the people. How much do you know about its impact? Take this quiz about some of the best-selling vehicles to find out!
What does a chop shop do?
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What does a chop shop do? Read about chop shops and what happens to stolen cars.