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How AMBER Alert Works
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A child being kidnapped is a parent's worst nightmare. Learn how the AMBER Alert system can help return children safely.
Why Aren't Seat Belts Required on All School Buses?
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Most school buses in the U.S. don't have seat belts, leaving the children inside vulnerable to injury in a crash. HowStuffWorks wants to know why.
Does 'Obamacare' require Americans to be implanted with microchips?
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Does 'Obamacare' require Americans to be implanted with microchips? Find out if the Affordable Care Act really requires us to have microchip implants.
Are women better politicians?
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Are women better politicians? They're certainly in the minority, but could that actually make women better politicians?
Can You Guess the Place by a Picture of It?
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Do you know where Burning Man is held or where Napoleon used to party? Can you name that colorful village that clings to a cliff on the Amalfi coast? Do you know what the "Times Square" of Asia is called? See if you can name these places by looking at a picture.
How Is a 19th-century Obscenity Law Being Used to Ban the Abortion Pill?
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The Comstock Act is suddenly in the public spotlight, and has become the newest weapon in the fight against legal abortion in the U.S.
Democracy vs. Republic: What's the Difference?
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Is the U.S. a democracy or a republic? Or both? And what's the difference, anyway?
Direct Democracy Allows Citizens to Decide Laws Without Representatives
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In politics, direct democracy means giving everyday people—not just politicians—a direct say in laws and policies. Unlike a representative democracy, where elected officials make decisions on behalf of the people, direct democracy allows citizens to vote on political issues themselves.
What's included in an association assessment fee?
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Condo living seems pretty sweet -- until your HOA slaps you with an unexpected assessment fee. What exactly are you paying for?
Which States Give the Most to the Federal Government and Which Get the Most?
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HowStuffWorks Now discovers how much bang each state gets for its tax buck.