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How E-mail Marketing Works
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E-mail marketing is just a way to advertise that doesn't waste trees. Learn the basics of e-mail marketing, including what you can and can't do and why.
What Was America's First Terrorist Threat?
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Terrorism on the Barbary Coast began in the 15th century and plagued the young American nation. Learn how the U.S. fought off terrorism from the Barbary States.
Can You Recognize Every Letter of the Alphabet in Cursive?
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Has it been so long since you've seen cursive that you've lost your touch? Take a look at these letters and see if you remember what they are! Will you know as many as you would have known in elementary school?
How Electricity Works
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Electricity surrounds us and can be used thousands of different ways. Learn about the basics of electricity, from generators and electrical circuits to voltage and currents.
What Is the Point of Daylight Saving Time?
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We humans aren't complete slaves to time. We've devised ways to pack an extra hour of sunshine into our day, thanks to daylight saving time. But who came up with this idea and why do so many people loathe it?
Can You Match the '70s TV Character to Their Show?
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Hey Jack Tripper, come and knock on my door! Think you have what it takes to match these characters to your favorite 70s shows? Don your bell-bottoms and try your luck now!
How Freedom of the Press Works
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HowStuffWorks looks at press freedom in the U.S. and around the world.
10 Plants Lost to History
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Are trees and shrubs as cute as pandas? As awe-inspiring as whales? Maybe not, but many are in danger of going the way of the dodo - just like countless leafy greens before them. Learn about some amazing plants we lost to history.
How Inheritance Tax Works
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Inheritance tax is also known as an estate tax or death tax. Find out why a grieving family has to pay an inheritance tax.
10 Tax Benefits of Owning a Historic Property
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What are some tax benefits you could receive by owning one of these properties? Visit HowStuffWorks.com and check out 10 tax benefits of owning a historic property.