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How Sign Language Works
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Sign language has been used for centuries as a way to communicate with the deaf. Learn about sign language and see pictures of the sign language alphabet.
How Police Academies Work
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Police academies turn average people into crime fighters. Want to become an officer? Learn what training police academies require.
What's the Most Venomous Spider in the World?
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The deadliest spider is hard to pin down because poisonous spiders have varied effects on their victims. Read about contenders for the deadliest spider.
How State Governors Work
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State governors have a lot of power and responsibilities. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about state governors.
What happens when a state law contradicts a U.S. federal law?
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What happens when a state law contradicts a U.S. federal law? Find out which wins out when a state law contradicts a U.S. federal law.
5 U.S. Presidents and Their Beloved Cars
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One super-cool perk to being POTUS? You get to be driven around in the heavily armored presidential limousine. One downside? You have to hand over your car keys - for life.
Top 10 Doomsday Prophecies
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It seems like every few years someone comes out with a new doomsday prophecy. From aliens and asteroids to floods and earthquakes, how do people think the world will end?
How Political Recalls Work
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Why (and how) are voters taking the extraordinary step of recalling officials they've already elected? Read about political recalls at HowStuffWorks.
Home Remedies for Dogs With Porcupine Quills and Foxtails
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Few things are more painful for a dog than porcupine quills. Learn how to remove porcupine quills from a dog.
Prison Food Is Way Worse Than You'd Expect
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The food we're feeding those incarcerated in the U.S. prison system is not only bad for their health, but it's also bad for John Q. Taxpayer's wallet.