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Why Does the U.S. House of Representatives Have Only 435 Seats?

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That's about one House member for every 761,169 people, which is far less representative than when the nation was founded. How can that be changed?

Today Is Equal Pay Day for Black Women in the U.S.

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Want to work six months more to receive the same salary that your male co-worker did? Probably not.

5 Differences Between Roth and Traditional 401(k)s

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Sometimes a typical 401(k) just doesn't cut it. A Roth 401(k) could be a better fit for you. Learn more about the difference at HowStuffWorks.

Why Did the U.S. Experience a Coin Shortage?

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Just when America seemed to be getting over the great toilet paper shortage, the next thing in short supply was coins. But why?

Corporal Punishment Continues in U.S. Schools, Despite Its Ineffectiveness

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In the 2013-14 school year, 109,000 students faced corporal punishment. Learn about the use of spankings as discipline in school at HowStuffWorks Now.

The History and Symbolism of the U.S. Presidential Seal

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Do you know the history and significance of the presidential seal? HowStuffWorks takes a look.

Why Not All Insurrections in the U.S. Are the Same

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For enslaved Americans, insurrection was often the only path to freedom. Are we misusing the term today?

Why Just 5% of Americans Account for 50% of U.S. Health Care Spending

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Health care spending in America goes up enormously every year. Yet just a small number of people account for most of the money. Why is this and how can we rein that in?

Is the U.S. Prepared to Handle Natural Disasters During the COVID-19 Pandemic?

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Natural disasters may not pair well with the COVID-19 pandemic. For America to brace the impact, it needs to prepare now.

How Did Mortgage-backed Securities Bring Down the U.S. Economy?

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Mortgage-backed securities have been singled out as the culprit for economic turmoil in 2008. Learn what mortgage-backed securities are and how they failed.

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