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10 Weirdest Failed Constitutional Amendments

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Think you have an original idea for a Constitutional amendment? Are you sure it hasn't been brought up one of the other 11,000 times?

5 Events in Hispanic History You Never Learned in School

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Hispanics have contributed to American history since Spanish explorer Christopher Columbus stepped foot in the New World. Here are five events to know.

Can You Pass This Very British Spelling Test?

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British and American English have very subtle differences that can be a little tricky to remember. Think you know your British spelling? Take the quiz to find out!

10 Largest Economies in the World, Ranked by Nominal GDP

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Often measured by GDP (gross domestic product), the size of an economy is often defined by the total value of all the goods and services produced the borders of a given country. This gives us a nice, round (and often very large) number to stick next to a country's name, which makes it easy to compare to other countries.

How Freedom of the Press Works

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HowStuffWorks looks at press freedom in the U.S. and around the world.

10 Outrageous Lawsuits

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From suing over too-hot coffee to a misplaced pair of pants, Americans seem to be in a litigious state of mind. See 8 outrageous lawsuits.

The Clinton Administration

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The Clinton administration was very controversial and left a huge impact on modern American history. Read about the Clinton administration at HowStuffWorks.

How AT&T Works

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Learn how telecommunications giant AT&T works.

Poinsettia: The Mexican Christmas Flower That Blooms in the Dark

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Poinsettia blooms in early winter and is popular around Christmas, but it's demanding and needs several hours of daily darkness to rebloom.

How Drone Strikes Work

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We know how drone strikes are supposed to work: After careful monitoring, the bad guy is targeted and taken out. The reality is often much hazier - and deadlier.

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