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How Executive Powers Work
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The powers wielded by the U.S. president have waxed and waned over the years. Learn about executive powers in this article at HowStuffWorks.
How 'Scarface' Al Capone Became the Original Gangster
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Al Capone had a reputation for using violence in his pursuit of power. HowStuffWorks looks at why it took tax evasion to bring him down.
Diuretics and Mortality in Heart Failure Patients
Diuretics are used for fluid overload, helping the kidneys remove extra fluid from the body and also helping conditions like edema.
Harpers Ferry Has a Complex and Dizzying History
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Harpers Ferry is known as the spot where John Brown launched his disastrous slave rebellion. But why was it also a transportation and ammunitions powerhouse?
10 Ways to Use Canned Pumpkin (Besides in a Pie)
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Are you looking for ways to use canned pumpkin besides for pumpkin pie? Check out these 10 ways to use canned pumpkin.
How Skylights Work
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Skylights make a big difference in the amount of light that enters a room and can add warmth in winter. Learn more about the advantages of skylights.
Arnold Palmer
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Arnold Palmer transcended his sport and became a national folk hero. Learn how Arnold Palmer popularized golf in the United States.
How to Be Smart: Top 5 Ways to Get Smarter
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The human brain has a great capacity to adapt, rewire and grow. How can you help your noggin reach its ultimate potential?
16 Dead Famous People And Their Shocking Last Words
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For some reason, a lot is made out of a person's last words. Maybe it's expected that they will say something particularly profound, or perhaps offer an apology or a confession of some sort. When it comes to famous people, maybe their adoring fans just want one last piece of celebrity to hang on to. [...] The post 16 Dead Famous People And Their Shocking Last Words appeared first on Goliath.
Why the Massive Maginot Line Failed to Stop Hitler
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After WWI, the French built a fortress of bunkers at its borders to stop another German invasion. But the Maginot Line has come to have a second meaning as a bad defense strategy.