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The Presidential Records Act Is Essential for the National Archives
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The FBI searched Mar-a-Lago for missing White House documents on behalf of the National Archives. How did they even know what to look for?
Periwinkle, Myrtle
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Periwinkle is easy to care for and grow in full sun to partial shade. Its blue flowers bloom early in spring. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
How Circumcision Works
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Circumcision is a common medical practice in many places, but where did the tradition of circumcision even come from? Should we rethink circumcisions?
How the U.S. Secret Service Works
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The Secret Service has two main missions: protecting the president and combating counterfeiting. Learn the secrets of the Secret Service at HowStuffWorks.
How Drag Queens Work
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Drag Queens like RuPaul have made the campy performance a part of mainstream culture. But where did drag originate, and how have drag queens changed?
How Boomerangs Work
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It's pretty amazing: When you throw a boomerang, it actually does come back to you -- if you throw it properly. Find out why the boomerang returns and how to throw it like a pro.
How Entomophagy Works
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Entomophagy is the practice of eating insects. Bugs are nutritious and some of them taste great, but in the Western world entomophagy is a cultural taboo. Would you eat bugs?
How Limousines Work
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Limousines have become a staple for airport transportation and formal events. Find out how limousines are manufactured and what cars are used as limousines.
How Credit Unions Work
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Credit unions are not-for-profit institutions that are owned by their account holders. Learn about credit unions and credit union services.
10 Cool Engineering Tricks the Romans Taught Us
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When it came to building or improving things, the ancient Romans really knew their stuff. Which cool engineering tricks did they pass along to us?