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How Film Restoration Works
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Film restoration is the process of putting film reel movies back together after damage and aging. Learn how film restoration works.
What Happens if a Presidential Candidate Dies?
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The death of a presidential candidate sure can throw a wrench into the election process. HowStuffWorks Now figures out what would happen.
How Executive Orders Work
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Executive orders are directives from the president without input from the legislative or judiciary branches of government. HowStuffWorks explains.
How F/A-18s Work
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F/A-18s are now the go-to jet for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. The reason? They're plenty fast, they can carry a dizzying array of bombs and missiles, they have amazing onboard electronics and they can be reconfigured to accomplish a range of missions. Check out these amazing military machines.
10 Weirdest Failed Constitutional Amendments
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Think you have an original idea for a Constitutional amendment? Are you sure it hasn't been brought up one of the other 11,000 times?
How Location Tracking Works
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Location tracking can help find people in an emergency, but it can also make your whereabouts known to strangers. Learn about location tracking.
How Immigration Works
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Immigration is one of the most controversial subjects in America today. Learn how immigration works and about visas, green cards and amnesty.
5 Events in Black History You Never Learned in School
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Most students in the U.S. aren't taught about important people and events in Black history. Here are five that you probably never learned in school.
Did the Marshall Plan Really Save Europe After World War II?
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The Marshall Plan was the secretary of state's plan to revive Europe financially after World War II. Learn how the Marshall Plan helped Europe's economy.
How Minimum Wage Works
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Minimum wage is supposed to ensure that workers get paid enough to live. Get the whole scoop on minimum wage -- from its history to current debates.