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How State Sales Taxes Work
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State sales taxes vary between states. Learn more about how state sales taxes work at HowStuffWorks.
Memorial Day in the U.S. Means Way More Than Barbecue
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Today Americans mostly celebrate it as the start of summer. But the annual May holiday has a significant history that's worthy of acknowledgment.
How to Prepare for a Flood
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NOAA is expecting widespread flooding throughout the United States this spring. Are you ready?
If Rainbows Are Circular, Why Do We Only See Arches?
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The simple explanation is you have to be in just the right spot and the conditions have to be perfect for you to see the entire 360 degrees.
How Much Do You Know About the History of Rock and Roll?
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It was the music that changed it all, defined a generation and continues to keep us all rocking. In this quiz, we're going to test your knowledge of all things Rock and Roll. You're not going to be able to sit still.
How the St. Louis Arch Stands Against All Odds
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The St. Louis Arch was so spectacularly designed that, when construction kicked off in 1961, many predicted an epic failure.
How Deep Are the Great Lakes? And Why Are They Great?
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The Great Lakes are named so for several reasons. HowStuffWorks looks at why the Great Lakes are so great, including their impressive depths.
Why the U.S. Cares So Much About Corn ... Is Complicated
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Corn is king when it comes to U.S. crops. But should it be? The answer is complex, but HowStuffWorks digs in to find the answer.
Reading the Rails: What Was the Hobo Code?
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Hoboes were a widely displaced brotherhood who illegally hopped trains and journeyed across the country, taking odd jobs wherever they could find them. The hobo code helped them survive.
The Origins of the Steamship
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Steamships quickly replaced sails in the early 1800s. Learn more about the origins of steamships and the innovations that led to their creation.