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Are Gunshot Detection Systems the Answer to Rising Gun Violence?

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Cities like Chicago are spending millions for high-tech systems that can identify and pinpoint the exact location of a gunshot. But are these systems worth the price tag?

The Battle for the 19th Amendment and Women's Right to Vote

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It's been 101 years since the 19th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified. Why did it take so long for women to get the right to vote in the United States?

How Book Banning Works

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Judy Blume, John Steinbeck and Maya Angelou are among the top 10 most challenged American authors. But to be challenged is not to be banned. What does it take to ban a book?

How the Enlightenment Worked

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The Enlightenment was a period of major intellectual change. Read about the Age of Enlightenment and the Enlightenment thinkers' impact on history.

California Released Thousands of Prisoners Early — Guess How That Turned Out

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From 2011 to 2013, California released thousands of non-violent criminals. What was the impact on crime? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

The Chance a Stranger Helps You in a Medical Emergency Is Depressingly Low

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Help from a stranger in an emergency is rare, and rarer for black people or those in poor neighborhoods. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

Is It Rude to Ask Who Someone Voted For?

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You may be curious about your friend's politics, but watch how much you pry. Learn if it's rude to ask someone who they voted for at HowStuffWorks.

How can you protect certain assets from bankruptcy?

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If you are concerned about bankruptcy, there are a few things you can do to protect your assets. Learn how to protect assets from bankruptcy.

Can seatbelts kill you?

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Seatbelts are a way of life for most of us, but some think it's safer to go without them. Find out if seatbelts kill at HowStuffWorks.

U.S. Coins Display No Numerical Values — Not Even the Government Knows Why

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Why aren't there numbers on American coins? The words "dime," "penny" and "nickel" sure don't convey anything obvious. Is the U.S. just being inhospitable to guests?

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