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5 Worst Financial Panics in U.S. History
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The 5 worst financial panics in U.S. history all happened around the turn of the century. What do they have in common? Could the same problems occur today?
Top 12 Countries the U.S. Owes Money To
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The United States spends a huge chunk of its national paycheck on debt obligations. Where is all that money going?
How Passports Work
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A passport identifies a traveler as a citizen or national with a right to protection while abroad. Read more about using and applying for a passport.
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?
Can you use a cell phone as a credit card?
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Can you use a cell phone as a credit card? Yes. Nokia revealed the first fully integrated mobile-payment cell phone in 2007. See how these phones work.
Why are my power bills so high? Which appliances use the most power?
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Just reading a power bill is a tricky way to determine what appliances are using the most power. Learn why your power bills are so high.
How does a time-of-use program with the power company work?
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Chances are your power company in your area advertises a "time-of-use" program. But what exactly does this mean and can you really save on your power bill by signing up for this type of service?
Are foot scrapers safe to use on my feet?
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Are foot scrapers safe for my feet? Find out if foot scrapers are safe for your feet at HowStuffWorks.
Can petroleum jelly be used as a moisturizer?
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Does a petroleum jelly moisturizer work? And can it be as effective as expensive moisturizers? Take a look at petroleum jelly moisturizer.
What the Stuff?!: 5 Terrifying Treatments Doctors Used to Prescribe
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Humanity still isn't entirely sure how the human body works... but at least we're beyond prescribing cannibalism and radioactive chocolate!