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Representative Democracy: How It Started and How It's Going
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In a representative democracy, citizens elect representatives to make political decisions on their behalf rather than voting on every law directly. This system of government shapes democratic government in many countries today, from local level councils to the federal government.
How Bartering Works
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Bartering and the barter system are alive and well, but how do they work in our modern age? Learn about the barter system and bartering.
10 Famous Curses
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Everybody has bad days, but fortune seems to have it in for some people. You decide: Are these 10 infamous cases of bad luck coincidences or curses?
How Crayons Work
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Crayons are steeped in the artwork of our childhoods. How did these popular little sticks of color actually come about? Find out from HowStuffWorks.
How the Voynich Manuscript Works
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It's a massive book that no one can read, and it has fascinated scientists, historians and cryptographers for decades. Is it a textbook, an encyclopedia ... or an elaborate hoax?
Do you know where in the world you can find these famous statues?
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Of the thousands of remarkable statues around the world, you may know where to find the Statue of Liberty, and maybe the Sphinx. But what about all the others? From The Thinker and Venus de Milo to the Olmec Colossal Heads and Moai, see if you can match the famous statue to where in the world you'd find it.
How Math Works
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A world without math is unimaginable. It's a part of who we are. It's the analytical juice of our left brain. In the words of physicist Richard Feynman, even a fool can use it. So why do so many of us turn our backs on numbers?
Did a U.S. president rewrite the Bible?
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The Jefferson bible gives a glimpse into the mind of an enigmatic president's religious views. Read how the Jefferson bible was created and where it is now.
Nail Polish 101
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Are you wondering how nail polish works? Learn about how nail polish works and whether it's good or bad for your nails.
How Concrete Roofs Work
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Concrete roofs are exactly what they sound like: solid slabs of concrete capping the top of homes. How can concrete roofs protect you from big storms?