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12 Midwest States: A Hub for Agriculture and Heavy Industry
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The Midwest region, also known as the Middle West or the North Central Region of the United States, is home to Lake of the Ozarks, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center and Mall of America. With the agriculture and manufacturing industries, the area has also had a big economic impact.
The Strongest Tornado Ever, by Wind Speed, Size and Damage
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These spinning columns of air are some of the most violent storms on Earth, capable of tearing apart entire towns in seconds. The most powerful winds ever recorded have been associated with intense tornadoes, making them one of nature's most destructive forces.
Bobcats Are Back From the Brink (and Possibly in Your Backyard)
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Bobcat populations were down in the 1980s, but restrictions on hunting and trapping have brought them back. HowStuffWorks checks out these cool cats.
How State Sales Taxes Work
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State sales taxes vary between states. Learn more about how state sales taxes work at HowStuffWorks.
Why do cookie-cutter neighborhoods exist?
The identical ranks of cookie-cutter neighborhoods have been immortalized (and often satirized) in American pop culture, but who first came up with the idea for these "little boxes on the hillside?"
How Home Appraisals Work
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You've found your dream home. The asking price is $300,000 -- an amount you've already been pre-approved for by your bank. But is the home really worth that amount? That's the question at the heart of the home appraisal.
Top 10 Traditional Holiday Decor Items (and Where they Came From)
Holidays are the time of giving, receiving and decorating. Find out the top 10 holiday decor items and where the originated from with this article from HowStuffWorks.com.
How State Troopers Work
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State troopers are associated with highway patrol, but their duties extend past the asphalt. Read about state troopers and state trooper investigations.
The Glass Lizard, aka Glass Snake, Makes Its Tail Shatter
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Today, we’re diving into the world of the glass snake, more commonly known as a glass lizard. They aren’t actually snakes at all; they’re several species of legless lizard. That's right, glass lizards look an awful lot like snakes, but they have some key differences that set them apart.
Would a Restaurant Really Make You Wash Dishes If You Can't Pay the Bill?
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You've seen this in a TV comedy: Someone dining at a fancy restaurant forgets their wallet and is sent to the kitchen to work off the debt. But would this happen in the real world?