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What Is a Coup D'Etat, and Is the U.S. 'Coup-proof'?
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Experts say the U.S. government is designed so a coup d'état would be highly unlikely ever to occur. But deep political polarization can precipitate one, so does that mean a coup is marginally more possible?
How Much Do You Know About Trains?
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Trains are one of the most common forms of transportation in the world, with millions of people riding them each year. Do you actually know anything about them, though? Find out with this quiz!
Atlanta Program Teaches Students 'De-escalate or Die'
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A pilot program in the Atlanta Public School system is teaching students de-escalation strategies during one of the city's worst crimewaves in decades. Will it work?
Cup of Joe: Origins of the Humble Coffee Nickname
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Ah, the humble cup of joe — our reliable morning sidekick. It's hard to imagine a time when coffee didn't cost half your paycheck or come with a laundry list of milk options. But once upon a time, you could get a steaming mug for under a buck, no barista needed.
Star Trek's Kobayashi Maru Exercise Explores No-win Situations
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The Kobayashi Maru simulation puts future Starfleet commanders in a classic "no-win" scenario. It's so accurate, even the U.S. military uses the exercise to test the measure of a good leader.
Why Did Napoleon Lose the Battle of Waterloo?
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Lots of things contributed to Napoleon's loss at Waterloo - including bad weather, superior British defense tactics and perhaps a bad case of hemorrhoids.
9 Facts About the Persian Cat, King of the Lap-Nappers
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HowStuffWorks finds out whether Persian cats really came from Persia; how much they cost and whether they are friendly.
Who Really Struck It Rich During the California Gold Rush?
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When you think of the California Gold Rush, you probably think a lot of people made millions off that gold, right? Some did, but it wasn't from panning for it.
Can You Answer These $100 "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" Questions?
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Have you watched "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" and thought, "Those $100 questions are easy?" Prove it! Test your general knowledge of basic facts with this quiz!
Only 1 in 18 People Can Match Each NFL Team to the Correct Division. Can You?
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The NFL is divided into two major conferences, the National Football Conference and the American Football Conference. Then each conference is broken into four divisions -- can you match these pro football teams to the correct divisions?