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Who Wins and Loses in a Trade War?

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When nations get into disputes about trade, it often results in unintended consequences. HowStuffWorks looks at the history of trade wars.

Why Are School Buses Yellow?

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The iconic "school bus yellow" was the invention of an educator named Frank Cyr. But if yellow is so good for visibility, why don't all fire trucks use it too?

The Mastodon Boneyard That Stole Thomas Jefferson's Heart

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Massive mastodons roamed lower Kentucky during the last ice age. HowStuffWorks takes a look at the natural and presidential history of the region.

How Japanese Traditions Work

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Many Japanese traditions go back for hundreds of years. Find out about Japanese traditions at HowStuffWorks.

The Virginia Plan vs. the New Jersey Plan: A Constitutional Grudge Match

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When the Articles of Confederation failed, the Constitutional Convention of 1787 became a contest between large states and small states for equal representation.

How Spring Training Works

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Do you know how spring training works? Learn how spring training works at HowStuffWorks.

How Chinese Traditions Work

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Many Chinese traditions go back for hundreds or thousands of years. Find out about Chinese traditions at HowStuffWorks.

What does alcohol proof mean?

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Alcohol proof is always twice the alcohol percentage, right? Wrong. Learn what alcohol proof really means.

10 Historical Words That Don't Mean What You Think

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There is more than one historical word that people use incorrectly. View 10 historical words that don't mean what you think to get informed.

How Professional Clowns Work

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Being a professional clown must be fun, but with training and more it's a serious business. Learn more about professional clowns at HowStuffWorks.

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