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All 16 German States, Listed in Alphabetical Order
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Previously divided into West Germany and East Germany until reunification in 1990, Germany — officially known as the Federal Republic of Germany — has 16 federal states. Its federal system allows the individual German states to maintain authority over areas like education, policing and cultural activities, while the federal government oversees issues like defense and economic affairs.
Do clothes always shrink if you wash in warm water?
The law of laundry states that certain colors are washed in certain temperatures. If you decide to be a laundry outlaw, though, will all of your clothes shrink?
Are Crosswalk and Elevator 'Close Door' Buttons a Total Sham?
Do crosswalk buttons do anything? Do elevator 'close door' buttons work? Find out from HowStuffWorks.
Bison Embrace Democracy, Often Following Female Leaders
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European bison make decisions by popular vote, a new study finds. Learn more in this HowStuffWorksNow article.
iPhone and Android Users Found to Have Different Personality Traits
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A study examined whether stereotypes about smartphone users held true. Learn more about smartphones and personality in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
The Southern Accent Is Dying, Y'all
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Why do Southerners start losing their accents when a lot of Northerners move in? Learn about the decline of the Southern accent at HowStuffWorks Now.
The 5 Animals Most Suitable to Replace Your Family Pet
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What exotic mammals make good pets? Learn more about exotic mammals as pets in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Not a Coffee Fan? That Could Be Genetic
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We revisit the idea that a genetic variation may affect how quickly the body breaks down caffeine, affecting the frequency of a certain craving.
Trigger and Lucille: The Famous Guitars Quiz
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Many of guitars owned by rock stars have achieved legendary status in their own right. Take this HowStuffWorks quiz and learn why.
Why Is the Tropic of Capricorn Important?
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You've probably heard of the Tropics of Capricorn and Cancer, but do you know the difference?