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How Foster Care Works
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For any number of reasons, parents sometimes can't take care of their children, either temporarily or permanently. What happens then? Learn all about foster care.
How White America Tried to Eliminate Chinese Restaurants in the Early 1900s
In the early 20th century, the white establishment considered Chinese restaurants a threat. HowStuffWorks explains the war on Chinese restaurants.
8 Countries That Changed Their Names and Why
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Look at any vintage map and you'll see how a country's borders shift. But what reason would a country have for changing its name?
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.
5 Countries That Ditched Their Military Forces
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As Benjamin Franklin once quipped: "There never was a good war or a bad peace." That's why these five countries have gotten out of the military business entirely.
How Private Investigators Work
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Thanks to popular culture, many people have a clear mental image of the stereotypical private investigator. Find out whether the stereotypes about private investigators are true.
How Occupy Wall Street Works
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The Occupy Wall Street Movement quickly spread across the country as people took to the streets to protest economic policies. Learn about the Occupy Wall Street Movement.
Is cyberwar coming?
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Cyberwar may be on the horizon as hackers target whole countries with online attacks. Find out more about the possibility of upcoming cyberwar.
10 Essential Supreme Court Cases of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a huge force on the Supreme Court. HowStuffWorks looks at the mark she left in her 27 years on the highest court.
What's Oil Shale?
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Oil shale is just one unconventional oil source that's being researched. Learn how oil shale could save the day when - and if - we hit peak oil in the U.S.