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How the Fed Works

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Think the U.S. economy works only by supply and demand? Not so. If you own a house, have a bank account or write checks, the Federal Reserve System affects your everyday life. Find out all about the Fed.

9 Surprising Facts About Mexican Revolutionary Pancho Villa

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Assassinated at the age of 45, Francisco 'Pancho' Villa was a bandit, a politician and one of the most prominent figures of the Mexican Revolution.

How Rehab Works

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Rehab is a center or program where a person can get treatment for an addiction. Learn about rehab and the types of treatment available in rehab.

Could income tax be replaced by a consumption-based sales tax?

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A consumption-based tax, sometimes called the Fair Tax, is one alternative to the current U.S. tax system. Learn more about a consumption-based tax.

5 Strangest Political Parties

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What are the strangest political parties that have popped up during a presidential election? Learn about 5 of the strangest political parties.

Is there a gender gap in the workplace?

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The gender gap in the workplace can result in wage discrimination. Learn why a gender gap exists even today in the 21st century and how it affects women.

How Solitary Confinement Works

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The U.S. has thousands of prisoners in solitary confinement. But experts are now saying it does more harm than good. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.

How the Civil Rights Movement Worked

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The civil rights movement fought racism against blacks that persisted in American society. Explore the civil rights movement and its leaders and legislation.

Afghanistan Fell Fast to the Taliban. What's Next for the Middle East?

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After 20 years of U.S. presence in Afghanistan, Taliban fighters swept through the country with lightning speed, taking control of the capital city Kabul on Sunday. What does the future hold for the people there?

The Twisted Tale of a Racist Law Still on the Books

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The Mann Act was passed in 1910 and even though it's been used legitimately, it's also been abused. HowStuffWorks looks at its twisted tale.

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