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How the ESRB Works
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With sales topping $7 billion last year, the focus on game ratings will only intensify. Find out how the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB) rates games, how the ratings are enforced, and how ratings affect game sales.
Two Truths and a Lie: American Traditions Edition
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"O, say can you see" the lie in our truths about American traditions? Take your best shot at our less than accurate facts, and see how well you know your American stuff. Will you fall for any of our whoppers?
How Political Recalls Work
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Why (and how) are voters taking the extraordinary step of recalling officials they've already elected? Read about political recalls at HowStuffWorks.
How Many of These Iconic Movie Characters Can You Name?
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Do you know your Rocky from your Rambo? Your T-800 from your Robocop? Your Scarlett O'Hara from your Mary Poppins? If you think you can ID all of these classic movie characters, head into the theater and take this quiz!
How Controlled Burns Work
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How effective is fighting a wildfire with controlled fire?
How Prohibition Worked
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Prohibition was a constitutional amendment banning the sale and production of alcohol in the U.S. HowStuffWorks looks at prohibition and why it failed.
10 Community Event Ideas
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Community events are a great way to get to know you neighbors. Take a look at these 10 community event ideas to create some neighborly spirit.
10 Worst Adaptations in the Animal Kingdom
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Humans can certainly claim some of these, but sloths, giraffes and pandas wanted a piece of the action, too. The hyena adaptation, however, may just blow your mind.
What happened to the two other men on Paul Revere's ride?
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What happened to the two other men on Paul Revere's ride? Paul Revere wasn't alone. Find out what happened to the two other men on Paul Revere's ride.
How Broadcast Messaging Works
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Broadcast messaging delivers information to lots of recipients at once. Learn about broadcast messaging service providers, different kinds of broadcast messages and do-not-call lists.