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The Anatomy of a U.S. Presidential Motorcade
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The U.S. president requires constant security, especially when traveling. HowStuffWorks takes a look at what goes into the presidential motorcade.
Why Do Ordinary People Commit Acts of Espionage?
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What is it that motivates a person to become a spy? HowStuffWorks looks at the main personality ingredients.
Plain Language Replacing '10-Codes' in Many Police Jurisdictions
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Police and fire departments across the U.S. are eliminating jargon like '10-4' in favor of every-day vernacular. HowStuffWorks explains why.
Do We Actually Swallow Spiders in Our Sleep?
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Worried about creepy-crawlies entering your mouth while you sleep? Relax, spiders have no interest in being eaten. In fact, there's no record of anyone swallowing a spider while sleeping.
Dangers of Sleep Apnea
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Sleep apnea causes patients to actually stop breathing periodically throughout the night. Learn about the silent dangers of sleep apnea.
Can a Country Buy Another Country?
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Can a country actually buy another country? HowStuffWorks looks into the history and feasibility of countries buying and selling each other.
The Tiny Fennec Fox Is All Ears
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HowStuffWorks gets to know the fennec fox, the smallest fox with the biggest ears.
Do people without primary care doctors go to the ER more?
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There aren't as many primary care doctors these days. So do people without a primary care doctor go to the ER more? Find out.
Can You Figure Out the NFL Team From a Hint?
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Every team has its milestones, famous players and events. But can you guess the NFL team after one famous hint? In this quiz, we're going to test your knowledge of all the NFL hallmarks!
How Enslaved Elizabeth Freeman, 'Mum Bett,' Sued for Her Freedom and Won
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On Aug 22, 1781, the court ordered that Mum Bett, later known as Elizabeth Freeman, should be emancipated from slavery. She was the first enslaved black woman to sue for her freedom and win.