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U.S. Charter Schools Tied to Controversial Turkish Cleric
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Secretive Turkish cleric Fethullah Gulen is the head of the largest chain of charter schools in America. Find out more about him at HowStuffWorks.
What Is Moonshine and How Is Moonshine Made?
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Moonshining has evolved from backwood stills in the South. In fact, it's downright trendy in some bars. But, why is homebrewing and winemaking legal, but not distilling your own moonshine?
5 Myths About Renewable Energy
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We're currently suspended between two ages: a time dependent on fossil fuels and a future dominated by renewable energy sources. Yet not everyone is sold on this vision, so a number of myths about renewable energy persist.
The Defense Production Act Was Designed for Emergencies Like Coronavirus
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President Truman signed it into law in 1950 and it's been invoked many times since. Should President Donald Trump use it to help health care workers?
How the National Security Council Works
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The National Security Council provides advice to the president on intelligence matters and coordinates activities in various government agencies. At least in theory. In reality, each U.S. president has used the council in the way that suits him.
How Political Recalls Work
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Why (and how) are voters taking the extraordinary step of recalling officials they've already elected? Read about political recalls at HowStuffWorks.
How Public Grants Work
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Public grants are a type of grant where funding is received from the public through tax dollars. Learn about public grants in this article.
Postwar Europe and Japan: October 1945-September 1951
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This World War II timeline highlights postwar events from October 1945-September 1951. Get information on Europe and Japan after World War II.
13 Overturned Supreme Court Cases
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The U.S. Supreme Court may be the highest court in the land, but the justices that sit on the bench sometimes reverse course. It doesn't happen often, but here are 13 Supreme Court cases in history that have been overturned.
How Dictators Work
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Dictators make controversial, violent news. But who are these dictators? We'll explore what makes a dictator, from how dictatorships started to how they usually end.