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How Much Power Did Queen Elizabeth Really Have?
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Queen Elizabeth II was a beloved figure who was careful not to cross the line of convention. How much authority did she really wield during her historic reign?
A 'Tree That Owns Itself' Grows in Athens, Georgia
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A massive white oak in Athens, Georgia has many wondering whether a tree can even have legal rights. HowStuffWorks talked to experts to find out.
What Does Medicare for All Really Mean?
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HowStuffWorks finds out what the term 'Medicare for All' is all about.
How the Salton Sea Became an Eco Wasteland
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The Salton Sea, California's largest inland lake, and the area that surrounds it - once hotspots for tourism and wildlife - have essentially become ghost towns. The lake's evaporation has now become a ticking ecological time bomb with real world consequences.
Why Countries Use Economic Sanctions to Prevent Conflict
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European nations just implemented crippling sanctions against Russia for invading Ukraine. But what exactly are sanctions and do they really work as intended?
Can You Pass This High School U.S. History Test Without Googling?
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Since earning its independence from Britain in the American Revolution, the United States has been a part of - and made - many big moments in history. Do you think you could pass this high-school level U.S. history quiz?
America's Black Holocaust Museum Reopens After 14-Year Closure
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The newly reopened America's Black Holocaust Museum traces more than 400 years of Black American history, from the era before enslavement to the present.
How California's Power Crisis Works
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Another series of rolling blackouts are hitting California. Learn why this is happening and how it affects you.
Do toads cause warts?
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Do toads cause warts? The wart-like bumps protruding from their backs may give some that impression. Learn if toads cause warts.
What's a brownfield?
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A brownfield are abandoned pieces of land that may be contaminated. Find out more about what a brownfield can do to a community.