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Memorial Day in the U.S. Means Way More Than Barbecue
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Today Americans mostly celebrate it as the start of summer. But the annual May holiday has a significant history that's worthy of acknowledgment.
How Firearm Background Checks Work
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Do you know how firearms background checks work? Learn how firearms background checks work at HowStuffWorks.
How the Electoral College Works
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As we learned in the 2000 election, the electoral college plays a huge role in the election process. Learn how the electoral college works!
What do movie ratings mean, and who applies them?
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Who applies the ratings PG, R, etc., to movies? What do these ratings signify, and how are they decided?
Would turkey be so popular if it didn't have its own holiday?
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Turkey is almost synonymous with Thanksgiving, but would turkey be popular if the day didn't exist? Learn more about turkey popularity.
Can You Get More Than 11 Right on This Difficult American Geography Quiz?
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You won't only need to know the longest river in America, but you might need to know exactly how many U.S. states it touches. Yes! This American geography test is that deep. Now is your time to prove you are up to the challenge!
The World War II Quiz
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World War II was one of the defining conflicts of the 20th century. Just two decades after the end of World War I, WWII began in 1939 and saw the U.S. enter in 1941. Let's explore some of the specifics of the Second World War.
How to Prevent Malaria
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Malaria is curable and preventable. Learn about efforts underway to eradicate malaria and how you can protect yourself when you travel to countries where malaria is common.
The Treaty of Versailles: Did the End of WWI Cause the Start of WWII?
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In 1919, 30 nations signed the Treaty of Versailles, which degreed Germany to pay huge fines for starting World War I. But were the terms too harsh?
Could You Pass Your Kid's Middle School Fitness Test?
They're probably the bane of your middle school memories. So why do we still subject kids to physical fitness tests? HowStuffWorks investigates.