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Was George Washington Really Offered a Chance to Be King of the U.S.?
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How close did America come to having a monarchy? HowStuffWorks finds out whether George Washington could have been King of the U.S.
How the IRS Works
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The IRS or Internal Revenue Service handles taxes. Learn about the history of the IRS and how it enforces taxes.
How Airbags Work
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Do airbags reduce the risk of injury in crashes? Learn about airbags and see the Mythbusters test airbag explosions in a video from Discovery Channel.
How Bounty Hunting Works
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Bounty hunting is an important part of the American justice system. Find out how bounty hunting works and see what a day in the life of a bounty hunter is like.
How Walmart Works
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Learn the key reasons that Walmart has been able to keep its prices low -- cutting-edge technology, a frugal corporate culture and a push to make suppliers sell merchandise at cheaper and cheaper prices.
How Gene Patents Work
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Gene patents allow companies and researchers to lay claim to sequences of genetic code. Learn more in How Gene Patents Work.
10 Steps to Creating a Living Will
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Our 10 steps to creating a living will explains how and why you should make a living will. Learn 10 steps to creating a living will on HowStuffWorks.
Is Ant Spray Safe for Pets?
If ants ever invade your house or yard, you'll be well-armed for dealing with the problem -- and keeping your pets safe -- if you follow this set of anti-infestation tips.
Did Genghis Khan Really Kill 1,748,000 People in One Hour?
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Genghis Khan is said to have killed 1,748,000 people in one hour. But is that possible? If not, what really happened?
How did swine flu get its name?
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Do you know how swine flu got that name? The virus doesn't even come from pigs, so why call it swine? Learn about the swine flu name.