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How Adoption Works
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Adoption unites children who need families with loving parents. Learn about adoption, adoption agencies, international adoption, foster care and more.
Civil Rights Icon Fred Gray Honored With Presidential Medal of Freedom
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Martin Luther King Jr. called him "the chief counsel for the protest movement." Gray represented everyone from Rosa Parks to MLK. Now he's getting the U.S.'s highest civilian honor.
How Population Works
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Population is one of the most important aspects of human civilization. Learn about population and find out how a population is counted.
Do You Know the Leap Year These Historical Events Happened?
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What comes along once every four years and is a real downer for salaried workers? It's leap year! While this one day may not hold a ton of historical significance, the year it represents certainly does. Can you identify the important events or moments in these years divisible by four?
17 People in Line for the Presidency
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We all know the vice president is second in line as the leader of our nation, but then who? See our list of 17 people in line for the presidency.
Can You Ignore a Subpoena?
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The Select Committee investigating Jan. 6 just subpoenaed former president Donald Trump. What happens if he ignores the subpoena?
The History and Symbolism of the U.S. Presidential Seal
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Do you know the history and significance of the presidential seal? HowStuffWorks takes a look.
The IRS Already Has Our Data So Why Do We Still File Taxes?
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At least 30 countries have return-free filing systems, including Denmark, Sweden, Spain and the United Kingdom. Why doesn't the U.S.?
Parliamentary Democracy, Explained Simply
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Parliamentary democracy powers many countries across the globe, shaping how citizens choose leaders and how laws get made.
How the National Foundation for Debt Management Works
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The National Foundation for Debt Management is an educational organization created to help people understand their personal finances. Learn more here.