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4 'Commonwealth' States: Merely a Symbolic Commitment
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The term "commonwealth states" refers to a specific political status that four states in the United States use. These states retain the same powers and privileges as all other U.S. states, but their choice to use commonwealth reflects their history, values and governance.
Straitjackets Are Still in Use, Just Not Where You Think
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Straitjacket sales may be low, but people still make them, and they definitely still use them.
Predictive Programming, or When Movies 'Predict' Real Events
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Predictive programming is the idea that the media can predict and prepare us for the future. Stuff They Don't Want You to Know investigates.
5 Massacres Where Almost Nobody Died
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A massacre doesn't have to mean that thousands of people were killed. HowStuffWorks presents five massacres where almost nobody died.
The John Wayne Quiz
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Feast your eyes upon "The Duke", the greatest cowboy actor who ever lived. But just how much do you know about the legend that is John Wayne. Saddle up and let's find out!
What Does 'GOP' Stand For?
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The Republican Party is known as the "GOP," but why? And what does "GOP" even mean?
Leftist vs. Liberal: Nuanced Differences in Political Philosophies
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People often use "leftist" and "liberal" like they mean the same thing. But in political science, that’s a bit like calling all rectangles squares. The ideas, goals, and methods of leftist vs. liberal politics differ in important ways.
What's So American About Apple Pie?
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What could be more American than apple pie? HowStuffWorks looks at the origins of the phrase 'as American as apple pie.'
U.S. Coins Display No Numerical Values — Not Even the Government Knows Why
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Why aren't there numbers on American coins? The words "dime," "penny" and "nickel" sure don't convey anything obvious. Is the U.S. just being inhospitable to guests?
What Is a Democratic Socialist?
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New York City just elected a new mayor who proudly identifies as a democratic socialist. That label can spark curiosity or confusion depending on who you ask. So, what is a democratic socialist, exactly?