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The Peace Sign: From No Nukes Logo to Anti-war Symbol
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The peace sign has been a ubiquitous part of culture for more than 60 years. HowStuffWorks takes a look at this enduring symbol of cooperation.
13 Socialist Countries That Look Way Different From Each Other
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When people talk about socialist countries, they often picture full government control and no private ownership. But in practice, socialist economies vary widely.
How Congressional Investigations Work
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Investigations have been a part of the U.S. Congress since 1790. Learn about how effective they are in this article at HowStuffWorks.
How to Land on the Government Watch List
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You've heard about the government watch list. But who's on it and why? Find out what puts a person on a government watch list and how you get off of it.
Can You Guess the Meanings of These American Slang Words?
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American English is as inscrutable as it is alien, and American slang is no different in this regard. Slang is hard enough to decode as it is, without the transatlantic leap! Can you guess what this American slang means?
What's the difference between the U.S. deficit and the national debt?
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What's the difference between the U.S. deficit and the national debt? Learn the difference between the deficit and the national debt at HowStuffWorks.
What's the Meaning of the 'Don't Tread on Me' Flag?
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The "Don't Tread on Me" flag, showing a rattlesnake on a yellow background, has its roots in America's Revolutionary War but has become a right-wing symbol in the 21st century. What does it really mean?
How Communism Works
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Communism is a type of government that relies on collectivization of labor and good to equal out the classes. Learn about the workings of communism.
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?
Can You Identify These U.S. Presidents If We Give Them Fake Mustaches?
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There's a reason the greatest masters of disguise used fake mustaches to hide their identity. Now, we've taken their craft and applied it to these U.S. presidents. Will you know who they are?