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How the Great Compromise Saved a Fledgling United States
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Without the Great Compromise, the U.S. might not have become a nation. The divisions between big and small states could have been too much to overcome.
How Capacitors Work
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The capacitor plays a crucial role in electronics - the capacitor stores electrons for when they're needed most. Learn more about the capacitor.
How the Declaration of Independence Birthed the American Nation
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HowStuffWorks takes a look at the U.S. Declaration of Independence document - what's inside it and what's not.
How Swamp Coolers Work
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If your a.c. is causing your energy bills to rise, you might want to consider an alternative - swamp coolers. Learn all about swamp coolers.
Rhubarb: The Poisonous Veggie You Can Totally Eat
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What vegetable is often mistaken for a fruit, has poisonous leaves but is still edible and is often harvested by candlelight? Yep, that would be rhubarb.
10 Things You Didn't Know About the U.S. Constitution
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The U.S. Constitution is full of surprises, even after all these centuries. Read about 10 things you didn't know about the U.S. Constitution.
5 Fascinating Stories of Abolitionists Past and Present
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One was an enslaved man turned best-selling writer; another was a wealthy pottery maker whose company is well-known even today. Here are five amazing stories of abolitionists.
Can You Identify These Land Animals While They're Swimming?
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Humans live on land, and we love nothing more than a day at the beach. Why would it be any different for land animals? Doggie paddle your way through these photos of animals taking the plunge, and see if you can identify all of them!
From Bigfoot to Nessie, There's a Cryptid for Every Nagging Fear
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A cryptid is an animal whose existence is unproven, meaning no corpse or live specimen has ever been documented by the scientific community. But believers still persist.
What are smart mobs?
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Smart mobs utilize technology to spread information about when to assemble and flee from authorities. Learn about smart mobs and smart mob technology.