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How American Exceptionalism Works
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'American Exceptionalism' is a term that's been used both positively and negatively. Find out the meanings of American Exceptionalism at HowStuffWorks.
How British Parliament Works
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The United Kingdom and the United States both have representative democracies, but their legislatures work very differently.
10 Different Types of Laughter
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From giggles to guffaws and chuckles to cackles, humans laugh in a lot of different ways. But what do each of those laughs mean, and are they all related to humor?
How a Marathon Works
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Marathons are 26.2 miles in length and have been known to cause death. Find out what marathons are all about and why anyone would run one.
What can your spit tell you about your DNA?
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Doctors always want your blood, but one day, a health care professional may ask you to open up and say, "Ptooey!" Why? Your spit holds a mother lode of biological information.
Can You Guess the Movie Based on Its Tagline?
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Grabbing an audience's attention with a few words on a poster is an art! Sometimes, a great slogan can make more of an impact than the film itself. We challenge you to name these movies based on their taglines.
10 Worst Business Decisions Ever Made
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It seemed like a good idea at the time - when AOL merged with Time Warner. But it wasn't. Here are the 10 worst business decisions.
How Newsgroups Work
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Newsgroups allow public discussion from remote locations. Learn about newsgroups lingo, the newsgroup process, where to find newsgroups and how to start newsgroups.
How Flirting Works
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Flirting, in its most basic form, is a way in which two people closely interact with each other. Learn about flirting and find out how to flirt.
Causes of Insomnia
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The causes of insomnia are as numerous as the forms it takes. Learn how to combat insomnia arising from medical conditions, jet lag and other causes.