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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?

What If Everyone on Earth Had Easy Access to Clean Water?

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Would a world with ample water for all mean less disease? Fewer wars? Globally improved health and finances? Sip along with us as we wonder what if.

What's the difference between archaeology and grave robbing?

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Archaeology and grave robbing can sometimes be confused with each other. Learn about archaeology and grave robbing in this article.

Can humans live forever?

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Can humans live forever, or will we always be stuck to a set lifespan? Find out if humans can live forever in this article from HowStuffWorks.

Which Native American Nations Were the 'Five Civilized Tribes'?

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In the 19th century, five Native American nations were given this title by the U.S. government because they adopted some of the practices of European Americans.

Prehab Could Make Your Recovery From Surgery a Bit Easier

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Recovering from any surgery is never as easy as you hope. But putting in some time to get fit before it could make healing a lot easier. Here's how.

5 Incredible Things You'll Learn in First Grade

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First grade is when your formal education really begins. Find out what five incredible things you'll learn in first grade.

Asian History Quiz

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Asia is a massive continent with countless cultures and histories going back thousands of years. Put your Asian history knowledge to the test with this quiz!

How Many Working Days Are in a Year?

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Whether you are an employee or a small business owner, it can be helpful to calculate the number of working days in a year. Most people are familiar with the total number of days in a year: 365. But how many of those days are working days?

How Al Capone's Mobsters Outmuscled Chicago Milkmen

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After Prohibition, Al Capone's mob seized control of the milk market, which led to conflict between the mob and unions known as the "Chicago milk wars."

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