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Are There Limits to Freedom of the Press in the U.S.?
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What is freedom of the press in the United States and what are the limits? HowStuffWorks looks at the law.
How the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Works
Now in its fifth edition, the DSM is the bible of diagnosing mental disorders in the U.S. Learn how the DSM works from HowStuffWorks.
How Subliminal Messages Work
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Are subliminal messages a real thing or just a hoax? Learn all about subliminal messages at HowStuffWorks.
Do You Know the Meaning of These Common Acronyms?
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Life is short! One way that people try to save time is by using acronyms. But acronyms don't help very much if you don't understand what they stand for. So test your knowledge of them now with our quiz!
Ethnicity vs. Race vs. Nationality: An Explainer
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Humans are a diverse lot - which is good! The question of ethnicity vs. race vs. nationality is a source of much debate, even among experts.
The Salty History of Swearing Like a Sailor
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Ever heard anyone say, "He swears like a sailor"? Why do sailors get singled out for being extra-profane? Because there's a long, colorful history behind it.
How Pontiac Works
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Pontiac introduced its first car in 1926 and became a leader in the American car industry. Learn about Pontiac history and the evolution of its cars.
Did French kissing start in France?
French kissing appears in the Kama Sutra circa the third century. So did French kissing start in France or somewhere else? Find out.
How Manifest Destiny Stretched the U.S. From Sea to Shining Sea
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President James Polk put the philosophy of Manifest Destiny into action. HowStuffWorks looks at the ideology that helped create the United States.
Can chimpanzees learn human language?
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Can chimpanzees learn language or do they not possess the right genetic code? Learn how chimpanzees learn language by imitating humans.