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How the CIA Works
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Despite plenty of Hollywood films about the CIA and its spies, many people still don't know what the agency actually does. Take a look at the history of the CIA.
Is a free market "free" if it's regulated?
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A free market is subject to peaks and troughs in a bustling or failing economy -- no one regulates it. Learn how a free market works and theories behind it.
How the African Diamond Trade Works
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Blood diamonds in Africa are sold illegally to fund civil wars and terrorism. Find out about blood diamonds in Africa and the African diamond trade.
How the Office of Civilian Defense Worked
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The Office of the Civilian Defense was one of the biggest wartime volunteer efforts. Read up on the Office of Civilian Defense and learn when it disbanded.
Could hackers devastate the U.S. economy?
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Hackers are a constant threat to economic and physical interests within the U.S. Find out how the U.S. is working to prevent a cyber attack by hackers.
How Shotguns Work
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To do its job, a projectile must both make contact with the target and hit the target in a critical spot. If a rifle is like using a felt-tip pen, a shotgun is like using a can of spray paint.
The Treaty of Versailles: Did the End of WWI Cause the Start of WWII?
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In 1919, 30 nations signed the Treaty of Versailles, which degreed Germany to pay huge fines for starting World War I. But were the terms too harsh?
What's the difference between a flat tax and a fair tax?
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The flat tax and fair tax are two suggestions people have made for reforming the tax code. Learn more about flat tax and fair tax.
Could income tax be replaced by a consumption-based sales tax?
A consumption-based tax, sometimes called the Fair Tax, is one alternative to the current U.S. tax system. Learn more about a consumption-based tax.
10 Health Care Systems Around the World
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On our list of 10 Health Care Systems Around the World, you'll learn how other nations finance health insurance. Read about other health care systems.