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Why Are School Buses Yellow?
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The iconic "school bus yellow" was the invention of an educator named Frank Cyr. But if yellow is so good for visibility, why don't all fire trucks use it too?
How the Great Compromise Saved a Fledgling United States
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Without the Great Compromise, the U.S. might not have become a nation. The divisions between big and small states could have been too much to overcome.
How Medical Marijuana Works
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Medical marijuana is hailed by some but demonized by others. What's the truth about medical marijuana? Learn about the medical uses of cannabis.
How Fast Food Works
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Unless you're in a particularly remote area, you can't go far in most developed countries without finding a fast-food restaurant. Learn how fast-food restaurants came to be and why they're so popular.
How the First Lady Works
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The first lady is an important, if not formal, office in the United States. Read about first ladies, their history and why first ladies face such scrutiny.
How Hardscaping Works
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Hardscaping is the yin to landscaping's yang: It's all the inanimate aspects of a lawn. Learn what hardscaping encompasses and more.
Rating Low-Carb Diets for Seniors
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Low-Carb diets for seniors claim to produce everything from rapid weight-loss to decreased blood pressure. Learn about low-carb diets for seniors.
10 Black Scientists You Should Know
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You might have heard of George Washington Carver and Neil deGrasse Tyson. But what about Patricia Bath? Or Percy Julian? Meet 10 African American scientists who have made the world a better place for everyone.
How the MPAA Works
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Do you know how the MPAA works? Keep reading to learn about the MPAA and discover who assigns movie ratings.
How the Freedom of Information Act Works
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The Freedom of Information Act gives citizens access to government materials, but not every document is made public. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.