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The Fascinating Stories Behind 5 of the World's Big Currency Symbols
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Why does the dollar sign have a slash? Did a British pound originally weigh 1 pound? Find out the stories behind these and other currency symbols
How Reel Mowers Work
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Reel mowers rely on human exertion to both move and mow. Learn about the advantages reel mowers hold over gas-powered and rotary lawn mowers.
Free Land: How the Homestead Act Helped America Expand Westward
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President Abraham Lincoln signed into law that any person in the U.S. could have free land - 160 acres in fact. But there was a catch.
What is elimination communication?
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Elimination communication is the idea of potty training an infant almost from birth. Learn about elimination communication and infant potty training.
10 Thanksgiving Sides No One Cares About
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Thanksgiving is just as much about the sides as it is about the turkey. Save yourself from ample amounts of unwanted leftovers by nixing these sides from your Turkey Day table.
10 History Movies That Mostly Get It Right
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Some history movies aren't exactly accurate. But these 10 history movies do a pretty good job of being both accurate and entertaining.
Do men and women vote differently?
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Do men and women vote differently? Find out whether gender plays a role in politics to cause men and women to vote differently.
How Mexican Traditions Work
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Many Mexican traditions go back for hundreds of years. Read about Mexican traditional food, clothing, music and more at HowStuffWorks.
How Urban Planning Works
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Urban planning works to design a city so that it can be used effectively by its people. Find out more about how urban planning works.
5 Countries That Ditched Their Military Forces
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As Benjamin Franklin once quipped: "There never was a good war or a bad peace." That's why these five countries have gotten out of the military business entirely.