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Ridiculous History: When U.S. Farmers Went Mad for Bird Poop
The Guano Islands Act of 1856 gave the U.S. the ability to claim islands full of bird droppings. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
What Is an Oligarchy and Has the U.S. Become One?
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HowStuffWorks looks at exactly what an oligarchy is and whether the U.S. is teetering on the brink of becoming one, or already has become one.
Is a free market "free" if it's regulated?
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A free market is subject to peaks and troughs in a bustling or failing economy -- no one regulates it. Learn how a free market works and theories behind it.
Mitsuye Endo: The Woman Who Took Down Executive Order 9066
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Mitsuye Endo was the plaintiff in the landmark lawsuit that led to the closing of the U.S. Japanese internment camps. HowStuffWorks tells her story.
Can You Guess the Fast Food Restaurant From a Hint?
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Have you been paying more attention to the food than the place it comes out of? Can you tell us which fast food restaurant or chain we're talking about if we give you a hint?
The 'I Love Lucy' Quiz
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The "I Love Lucy" show cemented Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz as cultural icons for the ages. Many know about the famous chocolate and "Vitameatavegamin" episodes but there's plenty of fun facts that aren't popular knowledge. Are you a Lucy fanatic? Take this quiz to discover how much you know about the beloved sitcom!
Fact or Fiction: Hollywood vs. History
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Did you learn most of your history from the silver screen? If so, you might want to fact-check a few things. Test your real history knowledge by separating the real story from cinema inaccuracies.
How MLK Influenced the Direction of 'Star Trek'
Actress Nichelle Nichols was about to quit "Star Trek" until none other than Dr. Martin Luther King persuaded her to stay.
This Ancient Secret for Making Tacos Nutritious and Safe Is Still Used Today
What is nixtamalization? Learn all about this ancient process at HowStuffWorks Now.
How the Prosperity Gospel Works
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The prosperity gospel is one of the most popular forms of Christianity in the entire world. But where did it come from and how did it get so big? And why do critics say it gives a false picture of Christianity?