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10 'Richest' Countries in the World (With a Huge Caveat)
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Economists have historically used GDP per capita to determine the richest country in the world, but that's misleading when you consider the tax havens effect.
Do Countries With Stricter Gun Laws Really Have Fewer Homicides?
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Ask a card-carrying member of the NRA and you'll get one answer. Ask a member of Everytown for Gun Safety and you'll get another. We look at the research that underlies this controversial topic.
How Executive Powers Work
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The powers wielded by the U.S. president have waxed and waned over the years. Learn about executive powers in this article at HowStuffWorks.
How Itemized Deductions Work
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When you're doing your taxes, it's nice to see all the deductions. Learn how itemized deductions work at HowStuffWorks.
10 Worst Things Ever to Happen at Christmas
The Holidays are supposed to be full of joy, but sometimes it isn't. Check out some of the worst things to ever happen on Christmas at HowStuffWorks.
7 Atrocities Soviet Dictator Joseph Stalin Committed
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Joseph Stalin ruled the Soviet Union through force, fear mongering and absolute tyranny. HowStuffWorks looks at seven of his worst acts of cruelty.
What Is Zionism and Is It Fueling the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict?
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Nearly any discussion around the Israeli-Palestinian conflict will include the word Zionism. But what does it even mean, and how has Zionism changed over the course of history?
How Supreme Court Appointments Work
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When a Supreme Court justice retires, there's a lot of speculation and political maneuvering regarding the replacement. Find out how Supreme Court justices are nominated, who is qualified to serve and how a nominee is approved.
Why do corporations have the same rights as you?
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Corporate personhood has led to the precedent of treating businesses like artificial persons. Read about corporate personhood and how the law affects it.
2010 in Pictures
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Take a look at 2010 pictures and see the top stories and events of the year. See how much you remember about 2010 with 2010 pictures.