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Was the Iroquois Great Law of Peace the Source for the U.S. Constitution?

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Historians doubt that the Iroquois Confederacy directly inspired the U.S. Constitution. HowStuffWorks looks at what influences the Iroquois' ideas may have had on the former colonists.

Sand Is in Such High Demand, People Are Stealing Tons of It

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As the world becomes more urbanized, the demand for sand, a key ingredient of concrete, keeps growing. But there's only so much sand to go around.

The Real Reason Website and App Terms of Service Are So Confusing

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What's the real purpose of these end-user license agreements? HowStuffWorks Now finds out what's hiding inside them.

Shunning the Suez: Tankers Take the Long Route to Save Cash

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Some cargo ships sail around the coast of Africa to avoid paying the Suez Canal tariff. HowStuffWorks Now explains why it may make financial sense.

Why Does the Secret Service Protect a President's Adult Children?

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The U.S. Secret Service provides 24/7 protection for the wives and kids of the U.S. president and vice president, including their adult children.

How Well Has Strict Gun Control Worked in Australia?

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After a mass shooting in 1996, Australia imposed strict gun laws. HowStuffWorks looks at how successful they've been.

Does Anne Boleyn Deserve Her Bad Reputation?

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Anne Boleyn is too often known only for her brief tumultuous marriage to King Henry VIII and her subsequent beheading. But there was a lot more to her.

Is Vantablack Really the Blackest Black?

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Vantablack is one of the darkest substances known, able to absorb up to 99.965 percent of visible light. But is it the blackest of blacks on the planet?

Lily Dale: Where the Living and Dead Reconnect

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The village known as Lily Dale in upstate New York has been channeling spirits since the 1800s. HowStuffWorks finds out what makes Lily Dale tick.

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