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Why a Draft Would Weaken the U.S. Military
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Most experts agree that the all-volunteer military is what makes the U.S. armed forces the best in the world. Would that change if the draft was reinstated?
10 Cool Engineering Tricks the Romans Taught Us
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When it came to building or improving things, the ancient Romans really knew their stuff. Which cool engineering tricks did they pass along to us?
What Billions in U.S. Aid Accomplished in Afghanistan: 5 Questions Answered
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Some $150 billion in nonmilitary U.S. aid flowed into Afghanistan from 2001 to 2020, but what exactly was accomplished in that time with that amount of money?
When Should You Use 'Then' vs. 'Than'?
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"Then" and "than" have confused some people for ever - probably because they sound alike. However, there's an easy way to know which word to use.
There's One Terrific Reason to Race Camels Using Robot Jockeys
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There's more to replacing human riders than just using cool tech, as the advancement helps solve a serious human rights issue.
10 Misconceptions About U.S. Immigration
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Is immigration a good thing or not? We sort out the facts from about some major U.S. immigration myths at HowStuffWorks.
Wasted Food in the U.S. Could Feed Much of Population
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In the US, 21 percent of landfill space is filled with food. HowStuffWorks looks at new proposals that aim to reduce food waste by 50%.
40 Amazing Uses for Aloe Vera
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If you've only used aloe vera gel to soothe a sunburn, you're missing a lot. Behold one of the most multitasking plants on the planet.
Why Is a Town in Brazil Celebrating the U.S. Confederacy?
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The podcast Part-Time Genius asks which places exemplify American cultures outside the U.S. - and how America acquired its overseas territories.
Why in the World Do U.S. Presidents Pardon Turkeys?
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Every year the U.S. president pardons a turkey and Americans eat it up. Not the bird, but the ceremony. How did this priceless tradition even start?