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What Is Critical Race Theory Anyway?
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Critical race theory (CRT) is a hot button issue in the United States. School boards and state legislatures in seven states have banned it from being taught in the classroom. How did we get here and why is everyone freaking out?
Who Won the Cold War?
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The U.S. and Soviet Union fought the Cold War for 45 years via proxy wars and a near-complete polarization of the rest of the world. But did either side really win?
Why Does the Secret Service Protect a President's Adult Children?
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The U.S. Secret Service provides 24/7 protection for the wives and kids of the U.S. president and vice president, including their adult children.
What does solid-state mean in relation to electronics?
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What is solid-state, and what does it mean? How does it relate to electronics?
How did a shipwreck double the size of the United States?
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The El Cazador shipwreck took with it the money that was to buy the Louisiana territory for Mexico. Find out more about the El Cazador shipwreck.
What Does 'Treason' Actually Mean?
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Though treason is the only crime mentioned in the U.S. Constitution, few know what the word actually means and fewer still have ever been indicted for it.
Democracy vs. Republic: What's the Difference?
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Is the U.S. a democracy or a republic? Or both? And what's the difference, anyway?
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.
Why Is Super Tuesday So Super?
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Super Tuesday is the day early in a U.S. presidential primary season when a large number of states hold primaries. It's also the first day when a huge number of delegates are up for grabs.
How Income Taxes Work
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If you've ever filled out a 1040, you know the U.S. tax system and the agency that keeps it going are complex and mystifying entities. Get the lowdown on this essential piece of the U.S. government.