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How Ranked-choice Voting Works
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Supporters of ranked-choice voting say it helps elect more centrist candidates, but critics worry about the downsides.
Why the Trucking Industry Actually Supports Higher Fuel Taxes
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Trucking organizations have called for an increase in fuel taxes. HowStuffWorks explains that counterintuitive stance.
Do Debtors' Prisons Still Exist?
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Do debtors' prisons still exist? Find out what debtor prisons are and if they still exist with this article by HowStuffWorks.com.
Why do corporations have the same rights as you?
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Corporate personhood has led to the precedent of treating businesses like artificial persons. Read about corporate personhood and how the law affects it.
Does a Mug Shot Muddy 'Innocent Until Proven Guilty'?
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Former President Donald Trump was arraigned but didn't have his mug shot taken. Why not and what's the deal behind this police photograph?
Former Jobs of 12 Celebrities
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Celebrities weren't always rich and famous. At one time, they had regular jobs, too. Check out the former jobs of these 12 celebrities.
How Passports Work
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A passport identifies a traveler as a citizen or national with a right to protection while abroad. Read more about using and applying for a passport.
The 'Green Book' Was a Lifeline for Black Travelers
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Before the 1964 Civil Rights Act and even after it, the tradition of the "great American road trip" was very different for families of color.
Lee Iacocca Unveils the Ford Mustang
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Lee Iacocca dreamt up the Ford Mustang years before it was built. Read portions of his Mustang unveiling speech from the day it was introduced.
Self-Cleaning Toilets: How Do They Work?
Self-cleaning public toilets are already a common sight in European cities, but exactly how do they work?