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What Do the Symbols on the U.S. $1 Bill Mean?

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The design of the U.S. $1 bill is full of symbolism. HowStuffWorks breaks all the symbols down and explains the meaning behind all of them.

Inflation Is Spiking Worldwide, Not Just In the U.S.

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Inflation in the U.S. was over 9 percent in June but many countries in Europe have even higher rates. What's causing the global spike?

How the U.S. Capitol's Design Was Chosen By Public Competition

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The U.S. Capitol is one of the most impressive buildings in the world. And how its design was chosen is quite a story. HowStuffWorks explains.

These 6 U.S. States Once Declared Themselves Independent Nations

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Many states (or territories) that are now part of the U.S.A. were once independent, even if not recognized as such by other countries. We'll look at some of them.

How Do the 5 U.S. Territories Differ From the 50 States?

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The United States still has five permanently populated territories. The 3.5 million residents are denied many of the same rights as mainland U.S. citizens. They want this to change.

Ada Limón Is the First Female U.S. Poet Laureate of Mexican Ancestry

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The most recent U.S. poet laureate, Joy Harjo, was the first Native American to fill the role and she passed the baton to Limón in July 2022.

Spanking Has Declined Sharply in the U.S. in Last 25 Years, Study Finds

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Parents in the U.S. are spanking their kids much less often than they did in the past. A study looked at the decline between 1993 and 2017.

The U.S. Wild Pig Population Is Exploding

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The feral pig population in the U.S. is a growing problem in nearly 40 states. HowStuffWorks NOW looks into how the USDA intends to tackle the issue.

Asian Giant Hornets Are Now in the U.S. and That's Really Bad

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The deadly Asian giant hornet, the largest hornet in the world, was seen in the U.S. for the first time in 2019. It's nickname? The 'murder hornet.'

How the U.S.-Mexico Border Became a Political Flashpoint

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The current border between the U.S. and Mexico has been around since the mid-1800s. HowStuffWorks looks at how it became such a political hot button.

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