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How Freedom of the Press Works
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HowStuffWorks looks at press freedom in the U.S. and around the world.
Can You Guess the Fast Food Restaurant From a Hint?
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Have you been paying more attention to the food than the place it comes out of? Can you tell us which fast food restaurant or chain we're talking about if we give you a hint?
How the Mayan Calendar Works
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The Mayan calendar was one of the first attempts by people to keep some sort of historical record. Learn more about how the Mayan calendar works.
How Do New States Become Part of the U.S.?
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Candidates for the "51st state" include Puerto Rico, Guam and Washington, D.C. How likely is this to happen for any of them, and how did the U.S. get the 50 it already has?
What is a vegetarian diet?
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Vegetarians are people who abstain from eating any kind of meat. Read about the vegetarian diet and find out why people choose to become vegetarians.
Cactus Plants
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Cacti and succulent plants come in a variety of types, sizes, shapes, and colors. Learn about their characteristics and how to care for these plants.
How the Seneca Falls Convention Kicked Off the U.S. Women's Rights Movement
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The meeting of a group of abolitionist activist women at Seneca Falls, New York, in 1848 became the starting point for the women's rights movement in the U.S.
United States Enacts the Lend-Lease Bill: January 1941-June 1941
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This World War II timeline highlights important dates from January 1941 to June 1941. Follow the events of World War II and the German invasion.
Can You ID All of These Cheeses From An Image?
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Cheese is one of the most popular foods of all time. Provolone, parmesan, gouda, feta, the list goes on. Some are orange, some are white, some are even blue. Can you identify the type of cheese from a single image? Prove it!
How Christmas Trees Work
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It's time to unpack the ornaments, string up the popcorn, and yes -- untangle those lights. Plan on piling it all on a fresh Christmas tree? Learn about the different types and how to pick the perfect one.