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5 Things to Know About Author Roald Dahl

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The author of many beloved children's classics, Roald Dahl was also a World War II flying ace and a spy. Learn more about this controversial figure.

How the Sharing Economy Works

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In some places, people forgo buying things to rent what they need from complete strangers. Learn about the sharing economy from HowStuffWorks.

How Tax Credits Work

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Tax credits can reduce the amount of your income tax bill and save you serious money. Learn all about tax credits at HowStuffWorks.

How the First Lady Works

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The first lady is an important, if not formal, office in the United States. Read about first ladies, their history and why first ladies face such scrutiny.

How Much of a Geographic Whiz Are You?

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Do you know your global places and local areas of interest? Get out your maps and wits, combine them and have fun in our Geography Whiz quiz!

What Happened to the KGB When the Soviet Union Folded?

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The KGB, the Soviet Union's vast secret police and espionage apparatus, technically was dismantled decades ago. But it still exists under a new name.

Why Is There a Crack in the Liberty Bell?

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Older than the founding of the United States, the Liberty Bell has endured as a symbol of freedom for many Americans, even though that was not its original role.

How the Pledge of Allegiance Went from Marketing Ploy to Classroom Staple

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The Pledge of Allegiance started as just part of a marketing campaign to sell flags. But along the way, it became something much much bigger.

How the Green Berets Work

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John F. Kennedy called the green beret "a symbol of excellence, a badge of courage, a mark of distinction in the fight for freedom" -- a nod to the most formidable arm of the U.S. military. The Green Berets, or Special Forces, are America's first line of defense around the world.

How the Employment Security Commission Works

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The employment security commission is set up to help workers and the unemployed. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about the employment security commission.

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