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10 Controversial Court Cases
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Controversial court cases can both tear communities apart and shape our history for the better. Take a look at these 10 controversial court cases in the U.S.
How Public Grants Work
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Public grants are a type of grant where funding is received from the public through tax dollars. Learn about public grants in this article.
13 Overturned Supreme Court Cases
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The U.S. Supreme Court may be the highest court in the land, but the justices that sit on the bench sometimes reverse course. It doesn't happen often, but here are 13 Supreme Court cases in history that have been overturned.
10 Last-minute Stays of Execution
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Most people sentenced to death in the U.S. get at least one stay of execution. In one case, the stay came a minute too late because of a misdialed phone number. Here are 10 of the most unusual cases.
Black Vulture vs. Turkey Vulture: Seeing vs. Smelling Differences
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When it comes to scavengers of the sky, black vulture vs. turkey vulture identification is easy to misconstrue. These two species often share the same habitats, feast on the same carrion, and roost in the same trees. But they couldn’t be more different in how they fly, feed, and find their meals.
A Portrait of Jimmy Carter, America's Oldest Living President Ever
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Jimmy Carter, who turns 98 this year, isn't considered one of America's best presidents. But his legacy after the leaving White House is undeniable.
How Young Is Too Young to Be Arrested?
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HowStuffWorks talks to a juvenile justice expert about how the U.S. needs to prevent children as young as 6 from being arrested.
Could You Live on the East Coast?
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Two of the hottest spots on the U.S. sociopolitical heatmap are on the East Coast. The East Coast is unlike any other place in the world. Could you hack it there?
Which Native American Nations Were the 'Five Civilized Tribes'?
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In the 19th century, five Native American nations were given this title by the U.S. government because they adopted some of the practices of European Americans.
Will a Third-Party Candidate Ever Win the White House?
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HowStuffWorks looks at the many hurdles a third-party presidential candidate faces in the U.S., and why it's harder than ever for them to be elected.