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10 Little-known Facts About the Founding Fathers

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You may be able to name a few of the Founding Fathers of the United States. But you probably haven't heard these facts about the Founding Fathers.

10 Fake Scarcities

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What are 10 scarcities that are not really scarcities? Learn more about fake scarcities at HowStuffWorks.

How Executive Orders Work

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Executive orders are directives from the president without input from the legislative or judiciary branches of government. HowStuffWorks explains.

How the Freedom of Information Act Works

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The Freedom of Information Act gives citizens access to government materials, but not every document is made public. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.

10 Big Questions About Hinduism, Answered

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Are Hindus polytheistic? Do they worship cows? And how does yoga fit into this religion? We answer some of the most-asked questions around Hinduism.

5 Reasons Commercial Airplanes Crash

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Although it doesn't happen often, large passenger jets crash for many reasons, from mechanical failure to pilot error.

10 Future Jobs in Health Care

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With Americans living longer, newer and more innovative health care jobs will be go digital. Learn more about future heath care jobs at HowStuffWorks.

10 Pregnancy Superstitions That Are Old Wives' Tales

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It seems like every town has that one restaurant whose eggplant parmesan can kick-start contractions. But is a labor-inducing recipe an old wives' tale?

10 Scientifically Sound Weather Superstitions

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Ever hear that saying that a cow lies down when rain is coming? This superstition may not be as udderly ridiculous as you think.

How Umami Works

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Umami has been called the fifth taste, joining the traditional quartet of salty, sweet, bitter and sour. Learn what gives food an umami taste.

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