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5 U.S. Presidents and Their Beloved Cars
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One super-cool perk to being POTUS? You get to be driven around in the heavily armored presidential limousine. One downside? You have to hand over your car keys - for life.
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?
15 Largest Cities in North America, Ranked by Population
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The most populous country in North America (the United States) is also home to some of the largest cities in North America, but the No. 1 spot goes to Mexico City.
Can You Identify the College Football Team If We Give You Three of Its Greatest QBs?
Throughout the 100+ years of college football, there have been some truly special quarterbacks to line up under center. However, how well do you know which teams these spectacular signal callers played for? Strap on your helmet and take on our challenging quiz to find out.
10 Really Smart People Who Did Really Dumb Things
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Having a Ph.D., four stars on your general's uniform or a seat in the Oval Office won't necessarily stop you from doing things that make others want to whack you on the head with a "how could you?" Here are 10 who should've thought twice.
How Drug Courts Work
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Drug courts can change lives. HowStuffWorks talked to experts about drug courts and how they have also changed the criminal court system.
1969 Dodge Charger
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The 1969 Dodge Charger, with its hemi V-8 engine, was one of the most popular muscle cars of its day. See pictures of this powerful machine.
U.S. State Capitals, Listed Oldest to Newest
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State capitals provide a centralized location for the state's administrative, legislative and sometimes judicial branches. This facilitates efficient governance by bringing together key decision-makers, lawmakers and administrative staff in one place, streamlining communication, coordination and policy implementation.
Are air fresheners bad for your health?
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Air freshener dangers? How could something that's simply supposed to freshen the scent in the air be dangerous. Learn about air freshener dangers.
Do you know which of these is bigger?
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We live in a world filled with things of all sizes. Some things are super-sized -- other things are simply teeny. Can you pick which of the following is bigger?