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Plain Language Replacing '10-Codes' in Many Police Jurisdictions

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Police and fire departments across the U.S. are eliminating jargon like '10-4' in favor of every-day vernacular. HowStuffWorks explains why.

What's Oil Shale?

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Oil shale is just one unconventional oil source that's being researched. Learn how oil shale could save the day when - and if - we hit peak oil in the U.S.

How the Great Compromise Saved a Fledgling United States

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Without the Great Compromise, the U.S. might not have become a nation. The divisions between big and small states could have been too much to overcome.

Will a Third-Party Candidate Ever Win the White House?

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HowStuffWorks looks at the many hurdles a third-party presidential candidate faces in the U.S., and why it's harder than ever for them to be elected.

10 Ways to Negotiate a Medical Bill

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Do you know the 10 ways to negotiate a medical bill? Find out the 10 ways to negotiate a medical bill in this article from howstuffworks.com.

Your Car May Soon Say 'No' to Drunk Driving

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Two U.S. Senators have introduced legislation to mandate technology to could end drunk driving by 2024. HowStuffWorks looks at the RIDE Act.

Oprah for President? Five Reasons It Could Happen in 2020

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Oprah in 2020 might not be as far-fetched as it once seemed. HowStuffWorks explains why she could be the first female president in the U.S.

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.

The Greyhound-like Borzoi Can Take Down a Wolf. What Can Your Dog Do?

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A popular companion dog for European royalty for centuries, this elegant breed is still sought after worldwide, though somewhat difficult to find in the U.S.

5 Green Methods of Transporting Goods

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The transportation sector is the second largest producer of carbon dioxide emissions is the U.S. Is it possible to reduce emissions without stiffing the importing and exporting of goods? You'll discover the answer in this article.

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