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Ketanji Brown Jackson Confirmed as Supreme Court Justice
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In a truly historic vote, the U.S. Senate has confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson as the next U.S. Supreme Court justice - the first Black woman to sit on the bench.
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.
Things Are Indeed Bigger in Texas
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The saying is really true. Texas is big. And so is everything in it. HowStuffWorks looks at the state and what's so big about it.
Can You Name the American City From a Well-Known Fact?
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America is more than just a single nation -- it's made up of individual cities and states, each with their own distinct history and culture. Take our quiz to see if you can identify these U.S. cities from a single well-known fact!
How the American Dream Works
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What exactly is the American dream? And how do you know if you're living it? Read about the American dream at HowStuffWorks.
Why Some Coin Images Don't Face Left
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The coin images on a penny and nickel face a different direction than other U.S. coins, but why? Learn about coin images and coin faces in this article.
Are prefab homes killing the construction industry?
It's easy to rail against the new big thing, but prefab homes aren't that new or (in the U.S.) widely popular. So how have they affected the industry?
How the Cabinet Works
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What is the Cabinet, and how do its members assist the president? Learn about the people involved in the U.S. government's Cabinet.
How the Philadelphia Experiment Worked
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During World War II, a U.S. ship mysteriously disappeared in Virginia and reappeared suddenly in Philadelphia. Or so conspiracy theorists say.
How the United Nations Works
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The world looks to the United Nations for guidance on important international matters. Find out what goes on inside the United Nations and what role it really plays in international politics.