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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.
How Sparta Turned Its Men Into Super-Soldiers — and Dancers
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Movies like '300' have popularized the image of ancient Spartans as super-warriors. But that's only part of the story
Why Isn't Washington, D.C. Already a State?
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The residents of the U.S. capital pay taxes and serve in the armed forces but have no voting representation in Congress. Many Democrats want to change that.
8 Wild and Sprawling Facts About Mongolia
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Mongolia is a country struggling to maintain its nomadic ways while stepping into the modern 21st century world. HowStuffWorks gets to know it.
A Portrait of Jimmy Carter, America's Oldest Living President Ever
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Jimmy Carter, who turns 98 this year, isn't considered one of America's best presidents. But his legacy after the leaving White House is undeniable.
Can the U.S. President Ever Declare Martial Law?
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The U.S. has declared martial law in the past, but only sparingly and in dire situations. So, what would it take for the president to use it now?
Can You Identify These 40 Countries By Their Flags?
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It's kind of crazy that national flags carry so much importance and symbolism in one single design. When it comes to the flags of the world, will you take the checkered flag or end up waving a white one? Find out by taking our quiz!
The Two Basic Steps to Put Your Own Face on U.S. Money
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Only a very few people have ever had their faces on American money. Can you do it? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article and Brainstuff video.
In Which Century Do You Belong?
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The modern era has plenty of advantages, but it's not for everyone. Some of us belong in the past - but when, exactly? Take this quiz to find out just what century would suit you best!
4 'Commonwealth' States: Merely a Symbolic Commitment
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The term "commonwealth states" refers to a specific political status that four states in the United States use. These states retain the same powers and privileges as all other U.S. states, but their choice to use commonwealth reflects their history, values and governance.