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Backsaw
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A backsaw is typically used to cut tenons, also called joints or grooves, in wood. Find out how to safely use this handy tool in this article.
Why Does the Secret Service Protect a President's Adult Children?
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The U.S. Secret Service provides 24/7 protection for the wives and kids of the U.S. president and vice president, including their adult children.
What's the difference between a semi-automatic weapon and a machine gun?
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The term "semi-automatic weapon" is used in the U.S. media often. But what does it really mean? Is it just another term for a machine gun?
Can I really trade my dollars in for gold bullion?
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The gold standard was a system where every dollar was backed by an equivalent amount of gold. Find out how the gold standard was used in the U.S.
How Electricity Works
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Electricity surrounds us and can be used thousands of different ways. Learn about the basics of electricity, from generators and electrical circuits to voltage and currents.
How Treasury Bills Work
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Treasury Bills are safe, money market investments backed by the U.S. government. How does the government use these bills to manage its debt?
Watch Your Six: Military Jet Pictures
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This military jets image gallery shows some of the planes used by the U.S. Air Force. Take a flight through these military jet pictures.
The 25th Amendment: The Other Constitutional Way to Remove a President
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It's been invoked in the past, but never to remove a U.S. president from office. How does it work and when - if ever - should it be used?
450 Huge Geometrical Earthworks in the Amazon Hint at Past Civilizations
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Although the trenched enclosures were probably used to conduct rituals, they can tell us how the ancient indigenous people of the Amazon managed their forests.
Canned Vs. Fresh Jalapenos
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Wondering whether to use canned vs. fresh jalapeno? Go for the fresh for a stronger flavor. Learn more about using peppers in your cooking.