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8 Most Densely Populated Cities in the World
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Statistically, over half of the people reading this article live in a city, with a higher population density than rural or suburban areas. For instance, New York City has nearly 27,000 people crammed into each square mile (2.6 square km) of land.
Pretty Cool Produce: The Exotic Fruits and Veggies Quiz
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You know that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but what's your IQ on the lesser-known fruits (and veggies) of the world?
What If America Had Lost the Revolution?
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If the colonists hadn't eked out a victory against the mighty British Empire, what would have been their fate? Would leaders like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson have been executed?
How Vampire Power Works
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Vampire power, also known as standby power, refers to the power gadgets waste just by being plugged in. Learn how vampire power sucks your wallet dry.
How Removing Public Monuments Works
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Controversy surrounds the removal of public monuments honoring the U.S. Confederacy. But who or what determines which monuments go up or come down?
Why do corporations have the same rights as you?
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Corporate personhood has led to the precedent of treating businesses like artificial persons. Read about corporate personhood and how the law affects it.
Why Is a Town in Brazil Celebrating the U.S. Confederacy?
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The podcast Part-Time Genius asks which places exemplify American cultures outside the U.S. - and how America acquired its overseas territories.
How Sparta Turned Its Men Into Super-Soldiers — and Dancers
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Movies like '300' have popularized the image of ancient Spartans as super-warriors. But that's only part of the story
How the Jumping the Broom Ceremony Works
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Why do people jump the broom? Read about the jumping the broom ceremony at HowStuffWorks.
The Twisted Tale of a Racist Law Still on the Books
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The Mann Act was passed in 1910 and even though it's been used legitimately, it's also been abused. HowStuffWorks looks at its twisted tale.