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U.S. Adoptees May Soon Gain Access to Their Original Birth Certificates
Since the 1940s, the birth certificates of adopted children have been routinely changed to reflect the history and names of adoptive parents. States across the nation increasingly favor allowing adoptees access to the originals.
The Long Strange History of License Plates in the U.S.
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When license plates were first introduced in the U.S. in 1901, you had to make your own. Nowadays, prisoners make them for you. Yes, it's true.
Kennedy-Johnson Era
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The Kennedy-Johnson era is an important aspect of modern American history. Learn more about the Kennedy-Johnson era at HowStuffWorks.
How do I know if I'm eating cloned meat?
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Cloned meat can come from the offspring of cloned livestock. Learn how cloned meat gets to your table, and why some people don't want to eat cloned meat.
Who Owns the Beach? It Depends
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On most U.S. shorelines, the public has had a time-honored right to "lateral" access to beaches. That sandy space, however, is being hotly contested.
How Abortion Rights Could Become State-by-state Decisions
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The battle over abortion in the United States rages on. Will abortion rights decisions be moved to the states if the leaked Alito opinion is adopted by the Supreme Court?
What exactly is a right-to-work state?
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What exactly is a right-to-work state? Find out about the controversial laws that constitute a right-to-work state.
Texas Law Would Let Parents Give Teen's Driving Test
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If Texas HB 409 passes, parents could soon bypass the DMV and make their novice teens legal to drive. HowStuffWorks looks at the proposed Texas bill.
How the Articles of Confederation Paved the Way for the U.S. Constitution
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The Articles of Confederation were the precursor to the U.S. Constitution. HowStuffWorks looks at how they paved the way for the U.S. system of government.
How the Secretary of State Works
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The secretary of state has a lot of important responsibilities. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about the secretary of state.