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Why Isn't Washington, D.C. Already a State?
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The residents of the U.S. capital pay taxes and serve in the armed forces but have no voting representation in Congress. Many Democrats want to change that.
5 Events in Hispanic History You Never Learned in School
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Hispanics have contributed to American history since Spanish explorer Christopher Columbus stepped foot in the New World. Here are five events to know.
10 Appliances for Tight and Tricky Spaces
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There are some appliances for tight and tricky spaces that are the perfect solution to your problem. Check out 10 appliances for tight and tricky spaces.
Koi Fish Are 'Living Jewels' of the Water Garden
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The colorful superstars of backyard water gardens are actually ornamental varietals of domesticated carp.
6 Cheesy Facts About Cheeseburgers
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When and where was the cheeseburger invented? What's the right way to add the cheese? HowStuffWorks answers your burning cheeseburger questions.
The Many Lives of the Mysterious Queen of Sheba
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One of the few female figures represented in Christianity, Judaism and Islam, the Queen of Sheba is also the mother of the Ethiopian nation.
Who Was Pontius Pilate, Before and After Jesus' Crucifixion?
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Pontius Pilate is best known in the Bible as the Roman governor who gave in to the crowd's demands to have Jesus executed. But contemporary historians don't have much good to say about him either.
Can You Name All 40 of These Flowers?
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How well do you know the flowers of the world? If you were given images of 40 of these plants, would you be able to guess what they are? Take this quiz to find out!
How Good Is Your Nursing Vocabulary?
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Did you grow up in a home with a nurse? Do you attend nursing school or even work as a nurse yourself? Take this quiz to see how sharp your knowledge of nursing vocabulary is!
How SWAT Teams Work
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A SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics) team is an elite unit within a police force, used for exceptional situations that require increased firepower or specialized tactics. Find out how SWAT team members train, what gear they use and how they conduct raids.