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How Future Combat Systems Will Work
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The U.S. Army's Future Combat Systems is a massive overhaul of military technology intended to prepare the Army for modern warfare. Learn why the army needs the FCS.
How Counterfeiting Works
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Counterfeiting has become easier with the availability of quality scanners and printers. Learn about counterfeiting and the Treasury's measures to prevent it.
Is America Finally Ready for the Bidet?
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Bidet sales are increasing in the U.S. Learn more about the case for bidets in the U.S.A. at HowStuffWorks.
Ralph Guldahl
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Ralph Guldahl is one of only six players to win back-to-back U.S. Opens. Learn why Ralph Guldahl's magic touch quickly faded after his peak.
Why Does the Secret Service Protect a President's Adult Children?
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The U.S. Secret Service provides 24/7 protection for the wives and kids of the U.S. president and vice president, including their adult children.
How Passports Work
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A passport identifies a traveler as a citizen or national with a right to protection while abroad. Read more about using and applying for a passport.
Why did cars become the dominant form of transportation in the United States?
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Why did cars become the dominant form of transportation in the U.S.? In this article, find out why cars became the main form of transportation in the U.S.
How the Census Works
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The U.S. census is a huge project bent on counting every U.S. resident. Find out about the changes for the 2020 census with HowStuffWorks.
How far underground are oil deposits?
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The U.S. consumes 19.1 million barrels of petroleum each day -- almost half of it in the form of gasoline, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Do wind turbines kill birds?
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While some wind turbines kill birds, newer models are being built to reduce bird mortality. Learn why some wind turbines kill birds.