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How Many States Are in the U.S.A.?
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The U.S. comprises states, territories and commonwealths. So how many states are in the U.S.A.?
10 Strangest Mass Hysterias
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Mass hysteria epidemics are not as rare as you might think. Learn some super strange mass hysteria at HowStuffWorks.
Where Did the 'DEE-FENSE' Sports Chant Come From?
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At many sports games, you'll hear the cry 'DEE-FENSE.' HowStuffWorks finds out who started it and why.
Here's Longest Bridge in the U.S., Plus 7 Runners-Up
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Bridges are some of the most awesome and breathtaking constructions, both from a visual standpoint and from an engineering standpoint. They provide such a stark contrast with nature suspended over huge bodies of water and almost appearing to defy gravity.
The Most Diverse Country in the World Is in Africa
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If you live in the United States, you're probably used to the idea of ethnic diversity — which is considered to be one the defining features of the country — but how does the U.S. stack up against other countries in the world in terms of diversity?
Why Do So Many Women's Sports Still Incorporate Skirts?
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Some sport associations still mandate skirts for their female athletes. HowStuffWorks explains why.
How Many People Died on the Trail of Tears?
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HowStuffWorks looks at the history and legacy of the Trail of Tears and the five tribes affected: Cherokee, Choctaw, Creek, Seminole and Chickasaw.
What's the Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon?
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Have you ever met someone with a unique first name, and then all of a sudden you hear the name everywhere you turn? That's the Baader-Meinhof phenomenon at work. How did it get that handle?
Just how fake are reality TV shows?
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Reality TV shows are unscripted, but they aren't as real as you think. Learn just how fake reality TV shows are at HowStuffWorks.
What State Is Washington, D.C., In?
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Washington, D.C. is the seat of America's federal government. But what state is Washington, D.C. in?