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Why Does the U.S. House of Representatives Have Only 435 Seats?

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That's about one House member for every 761,169 people, which is far less representative than when the nation was founded. How can that be changed?

How can copper keep termites at bay?

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Termites can be a scourge on your house. How can copper keep termites at bay? Learn how copper might keep termites away in this article.

How Barack Obama Works

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Barack Obama is a candidate who ran for president in the 2008 United States election. Learn about presidential candidate Barack Obama.

10 Thanksgiving Sides No One Cares About

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Thanksgiving is just as much about the sides as it is about the turkey. Save yourself from ample amounts of unwanted leftovers by nixing these sides from your Turkey Day table.

What if a black hole formed near our solar system?

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Black holes have serious pull, and they're not afraid to use it. Could one of these skulking bad boys ever arise in our home, sweet (solar system) home?

Who Invented the Toilet? A Brief History of the Flush

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Who invented the toilet? While we wish it were so, it wasn't Thomas Crapper. Surprisingly, toilet design hasn't changed much since the first "water closet" patent in the 1500s.

Nursing Homes Overview

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Nursing homes have often have image problems and have dealt with various issues. Learn how nursing homes work, types of nursing homes, services and more.

Sliced, diced or whole tomatoes - which should you use when?

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Sliced, diced or whole tomatoes - which should you use and when? Learn how to use different kinds of tomatoes and why you should.

How to Secure Your Home Network

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A secure home network will help prevent hacking and computer viruses. See what makes a secure home network and what you can do to secure a home network.

15 Of The Craziest Guinness World Records

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How about a list dedicated to the oddities and impressive nature of Guinness World Records? Before video was everywhere, Guinness World Records would publish a book annually that was a best seller. The records cover everything from longest hair to most piercings to the most people to dance the "YMCA" at a single location (that [...] The post 15 Of The Craziest Guinness World Records appeared first on Goliath.

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