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Europe After World War I: November 1918-August 1931
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World War I, also known as the Great War, left Germany and other countries humiliated and angry. Learn about events that led to World War II.
Two Truths and a Lie: American Traditions Edition
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"O, say can you see" the lie in our truths about American traditions? Take your best shot at our less than accurate facts, and see how well you know your American stuff. Will you fall for any of our whoppers?
How Bail Works
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Bail allows people to leave jail and continue their lives while awaiting trial. Learn how bail works, how to pay for bail and what a bail bondsman is.
How the Radio Spectrum Works
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AM radio, FM radio, CB radio... These are all different chunks of the radio spectrum. Find out about the thousands of different uses for radio waves!
How Perkins Loans Work
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Perkins Loans is the first federal student loan and was designed to help those with financial needs to pay for college. Learn about Perkins Loans.
How the Star Wars Program Didn't Work
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Back in 1983 when the Cold War was in full swing, the U.S. was looking for an effective new tactic to deter a nuclear strike. The "Star Wars" missile defensive initiative, however, wasn't it. Why not?
How Low-flow Toilets Flush Your Waste Without Wasting Water
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Low-flow toilets have improved significantly since they first came onto the market in the 1990s. Not only can they save tons of water, they also now can flush your waste with as little as a gallon of water.
How the Office of Civilian Defense Worked
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The Office of the Civilian Defense was one of the biggest wartime volunteer efforts. Read up on the Office of Civilian Defense and learn when it disbanded.
Who Owns the Beach? It Depends
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On most U.S. shorelines, the public has had a time-honored right to "lateral" access to beaches. That sandy space, however, is being hotly contested.
How the Panama Canal Makes Water Flow Uphill
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The Panama Canal has been one of the world's biggest engineering feats since it was built nearly by hand in the 1900s.