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Representative Democracy: How It Started and How It's Going
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In a representative democracy, citizens elect representatives to make political decisions on their behalf rather than voting on every law directly. This system of government shapes democratic government in many countries today, from local level councils to the federal government.
How Zippers Work
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Better than buttons? Maybe. Less time-consuming than laces? Definitely. As far as fastening mechanisms go, the zipper is a work of art. Learn exactly what makes up a zipper and how it all fits together so perfectly.
'Norse to See You': Take Our Viking Quiz!
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Helmets, battles, Leif Erikson Day - our Viking quiz has it all. Grab some mead and let's get started!
Where Do Horses Originate From? Not Europe, Not Asia
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Where do horses originate from? We don't mean to sound corny, but the answer really does take us on a journey through millions of years of evolution, migration, and domestication.
How Remote Entry Works
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Do you have one of those key fobs that unlocks your car doors? And maybe even your trunk and your garage door, too? Remote entry devices are the utmost in convenience. Climb inside your car's remote-entry system.
Who Invented the Toilet? A Brief History of the Flush
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Who invented the toilet? While we wish it were so, it wasn't Thomas Crapper. Surprisingly, toilet design hasn't changed much since the first "water closet" patent in the 1500s.
Can You Identify These Parts on the Outside of a Car?
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Now we all know a car has many internal parts, but can you identify the parts that appear on the outside of a vehicle?
If You Get 23/30 on This Aviation Quiz, You Could Fake it as a Pilot
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You watched "Top Gun" and immediately knew that you'd do whatever it took took to become a dashing U.S. Air Force fighter pilot. But do you really have the right stuff to turn yourself into a knight of the sky?
How do TV commercials influence American culture?
How do TV commercials influence American culture? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn how TV commercials influence American culture.
There Are No Art Movements Today, Says Michael Rooks of Atlanta's High Museum
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We're all at least passingly familiar with the art movements of the past - impressionism, dada, pop, cubism - but what are today's movements called? Turns out, pinning them down is a bit tricky.