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Can You Get in Trouble for Not Flying the U.S. Flag at Half-staff?
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Days when U.S. flags are officially lowered to half-staff have greatly increased. But can you get into trouble if you don't lower your own flag?
How the Articles of Confederation Paved the Way for the U.S. Constitution
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The Articles of Confederation were the precursor to the U.S. Constitution. HowStuffWorks looks at how they paved the way for the U.S. system of government.
Top 10 American Political Dynasties
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American political dynasties include the Rockefellers and the Bushes. What are 10 of the most successful political dynasties?
This Is How Sexual Harassment Is Legally Defined in the U.S.
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Reports of famous people being accused of sexually harassment have been in the news. HowStuffWorks looks at the legal definition of sexual harassment.
What Do You Know About the Treaty of Versailles?
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This Versailles Treaty test is required trivia. Gain a better understanding of today's current events by peeking into the past with our war history challenge. Find out how strong words on a piece of paper ended one major war and quite possibly may have led us into another.
Who Was the Worst President Ever in U.S. History?
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Every few years, a group of historians and scholars ranks America's presidents. The "winner" of the worst president ever category has remained consistent.
Mark Cuban Wants to Solve the U.S. Prescription Drug Price Crisis
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The billionaire business owner launched an online pharmacy in March with drug prices slashed. But is the model poised to disrupt America's prescription drug business?
No, Not Only U.S. Presidents Are on American Money
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It turns out a lot of people think you have to be a president to appear on money. This HowStuffWorks Now article looks into debunking that myth.
What Is an Oligarchy and Has the U.S. Become One?
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HowStuffWorks looks at exactly what an oligarchy is and whether the U.S. is teetering on the brink of becoming one, or already has become one.
Why Does the U.S. House of Representatives Have Only 435 Seats?
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That's about one House member for every 761,169 people, which is far less representative than when the nation was founded. How can that be changed?