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Who Owns the Beach? It Depends

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On most U.S. shorelines, the public has had a time-honored right to "lateral" access to beaches. That sandy space, however, is being hotly contested.

How the Articles of Confederation Paved the Way for the U.S. Constitution

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The Articles of Confederation were the precursor to the U.S. Constitution. HowStuffWorks looks at how they paved the way for the U.S. system of government.

Susan B. Anthony: Suffragist, Abolitionist and Renegade

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Susan B. Anthony's legacy is her tireless work for women's voting rights. But there's more to her story. HowStuffWorks tell her life past suffragette.

Are You Smarter Than the Average Person?

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There's some things that are common knowledge, and other things that go way over the average person's head. See if you are smarter than your average Joe with this HowStuffWorks quiz!

How the Seneca Falls Convention Kicked Off the U.S. Women's Rights Movement

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The meeting of a group of abolitionist activist women at Seneca Falls, New York, in 1848 became the starting point for the women's rights movement in the U.S.

When Presidential Approval Ratings Really Matter

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Every week there's a poll with new numbers on how many Americans approve of the president's job performance. But what do these numbers really tell us and when should we take them seriously?

Are personal watercraft destroying the planet?

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Personal watercraft destroying the environment is a cause for major concern. Learn about personal watercraft destroying the environment.

Can the government read your private e-mails?

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Email is now protected from secret government searches thanks to a recent U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling. Read about this landmark email privacy ruling.

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