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How Much Do You Know about United States Currency?
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United States currency is the most powerful on Earth, mostly thanks to the strength of the country's economy. How much do you know about American currency?
How the ACLU Works
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The ACLU has defended Americans' civil liberties for more than 80 years. Learn about the ACLU, its accomplishments and its defense of civil liberties.
Joseph McCarthy Pictures
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American politician Joseph McCarthy became famous for investigations into supposed communist subversion. See pictures of Joseph McCarthy at HowStuffWorks.
Why Is a Town in Brazil Celebrating the U.S. Confederacy?
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The podcast Part-Time Genius asks which places exemplify American cultures outside the U.S. - and how America acquired its overseas territories.
Ada Limón Is the First Female U.S. Poet Laureate of Mexican Ancestry
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The most recent U.S. poet laureate, Joy Harjo, was the first Native American to fill the role and she passed the baton to Limón in July 2022.
The Muscle Car Quiz
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Agressive, fast and loud! That's the muscle car for you! Much loved by Americans and around the world, just how many of these beasts will you be able to identify?
How to Safely and Anonymously Report Sexual Assault
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One out of every six American women is the victim of an attempted or completed rape. HowStuffWorks tells how to safely and anonymously report them.
How Social Security Works
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Social Security pays benefits to retired and disabled Americans. Learn how the Social Security system works and why some say Social Security is bankrupt.
1950 Austin A90 Atlantic Convertible
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Built for an American audience, the 1950 Austin A90 Atlantic Convertible was designed to thrill. See the 1950 Austin A90 Atlantic Convertible here.
10 Fun Quinceañera Traditions
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In Latin American cultures, the quinceañera not only marks a girl's 15th birthday -- it also symbolizes her maturity. What are some of the celebration's exciting traditions?