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Plastics Will Outpace Coal in U.S. Carbon Emissions, Study Shows

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A new report released by Beyond Plastics suggests that plastics will release more greenhouse gas emissions than coal plants in the U.S. by 2030.

Why Does the U.S. Use Fahrenheit Instead of Celsius?

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While most of the rest of the world has switched to Celsius, the U.S. continues to use the Fahrenheit temperature scale, apparently out of simple inertia.

Ridiculous History: When U.S. Farmers Went Mad for Bird Poop

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The Guano Islands Act of 1856 gave the U.S. the ability to claim islands full of bird droppings. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.

The Ultimate 'M.A.S.H' Quiz

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You can hardly turn on the TV without running across a rerun of "MASH," that 1970s show about the 1950s Korean War that made people laugh, cry and think. See how much you remember about this groundbreaking sitcom with our "MASH" quiz.

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.

What is common R.S.V.P. etiquette?

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Responding to invitations promptly is part of proper etiquette. Learn about what common R.S.V.P. etiquette entails from this article.

Can the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election Be Postponed?

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The date the U.S. president must vacate office is written into the Constitution, election or not. Filling the seat without an election, though, is complicated.

What Billions in U.S. Aid Accomplished in Afghanistan: 5 Questions Answered

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Some $150 billion in nonmilitary U.S. aid flowed into Afghanistan from 2001 to 2020, but what exactly was accomplished in that time with that amount of money?

The U.S. Air Force Dropped an Atomic Bomb on South Carolina in 1958

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In the 1950s a nuclear bomb was accidentally dropped on rural South Carolina. Learn more about this weird history in this HowStuffWorks article.

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