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How Area 51 Works
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Less than 100 miles from Las Vegas, is the most famous secret military installation on the planet: Area 51. For decades, the U.S. government refused to acknowledge it existed. But now, the secret is out.
Why Do Americans Pay Taxes on April 15?
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To U.S. taxpayers, April 15 comes with lots of scrambling and sweating to send some cash or paperwork to the IRS. But why does Tax Day fall on that particular date? And why is it on April 18 sometimes?
Which Military Aircraft Are You Meant to Fly?
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You yearn to fly high in a jumpsuit! That could mean many things! Do you want to know what equipment you should fly in the U.S. military? Take this quiz to find out!
Why Is Super Tuesday So Super?
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Super Tuesday is the day early in a U.S. presidential primary season when a large number of states hold primaries. It's also the first day when a huge number of delegates are up for grabs.
Why You Want Your Kid's School Bus to Be Electric
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Electric school buses are a very, very good idea. They cut greenhouse emissions, for one, but there are several more reasons the U.S. should transition its massive diesel-fueled school bus fleet to electric.
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?
How the National Security Council Works
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The National Security Council provides advice to the president on intelligence matters and coordinates activities in various government agencies. At least in theory. In reality, each U.S. president has used the council in the way that suits him.
Mary Edwards Walker: Civil War Surgeon and the Only Female Medal of Honor Recipient
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We'll be blunt: Mary Edwards deserves mad respect. She was a feminist and abolitionist; the first female Civil War surgeon in the U.S. Army; and a Civil War POW. Plus she wore pants!
Where Have All the Water Fountains Gone? Here's Why We Should Bring Them Back
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Drinking fountains have faced a challenge from bottled water, but they seem to be making a comeback. By the way, we throw away over 60 million PET water bottles every day in the U.S. alone.
Why are some national contests invalid in certain states and other countries?
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Why are most national contests in the United States, void in Rhode Island? And what does "void where prohibited" mean? Also, why are these contests open only to U.S. (and sometimes Canadian) residents?