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When, and Why, Did America Start Calling Its Citizens 'Consumers'?
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When did we start using the economics term consumers in place of the word citizens? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Ohio Residents Fight to Give Lake Erie Legal Rights
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A growing network of global activists is taking an alternative approach to saving the environment: Pushing to recognize natural ecosystems as having legal rights like humans.
The Treaty of Versailles: Did the End of WWI Cause the Start of WWII?
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In 1919, 30 nations signed the Treaty of Versailles, which degreed Germany to pay huge fines for starting World War I. But were the terms too harsh?
Biden Brings a Menorah Lighting Back to the White House
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President Biden's menorah lighting promises to prioritize ritual over reception, focusing on the lighting of the traditional Hanukkah candelabrum itself.
Colorful Tibetan Prayer Flags Aim to Convey Blessings Through the Wind
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You've probably seen Tibetan prayer flags fluttering in the breeze, but what do they symbolize and who should hang them?
People Are Snatching Up Treasury I Bonds Paying 9.62 Percent
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The old-school savings bond is suddenly hot again, thanks to its inflation-protected interest rate.
How the Amish Work
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The Amish are an intriguing, somewhat mysterious people. In this electronic-crazy age, can they really avoid using electricity? Learn about the Amish.
10 Construction Projects That Broke the Bank
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Whether we're trying to save a sinking city or dig a massive tunnel, our appetite for construction knows no bounds. But if designers had known the actual cost of these 10 projects, they might have gone back to the drawing board.
UFO History
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Modern UFO history began with the 1947 UFO sighting by pilot Kenneth Arnold. Learn the history of UFOs from ancient times to the mid-20th century.
How Hostage Negotiation Works
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A hostage situation places innocent civilians directly in harm's way, and armed intervention places the hostages at even greater risk. Learn how a skilled negotiator uses psychology, instinct and deception to achieve a peaceful end.