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How the European Union Works
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What does the EU do and why would countries want to leave — or join — it? HowStuffWorks looks at the role of the European Union.
How Do New States Become Part of the U.S.?
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Candidates for the "51st state" include Puerto Rico, Guam and Washington, D.C. How likely is this to happen for any of them, and how did the U.S. get the 50 it already has?
Are You Hella Knowledgeable About Texas?
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This Southern/Southwestern state has a lot of history behind it, as well as a number of famous people who call it home. Is your Texas savvy all it should be? Find out now with our quiz!
The American Civil War Timeline Quiz: What Happened First?
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If it has been a while since your last American history class, then you might have some trouble knowing which Civil War event came first. Take this quiz and see if you can put this four-year bloody conflict in order.
How Financial Aid for Joint Degree Programs Works
Financial aid for joint degree programs applies to students wishing to pursue two majors at the same time. Learn about financial aid for joint degree programs.
How Charter Schools Work
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Charter schools provide an apealing alternative to conventional public and private schools. Read more about charter schools at HowStuffWorks.
How Lie Detectors Work
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Lie detection is a consistently controversial topic -- how can a machine tell truth from deception? Does everyone have the same physiological reaction when telling a lie? If so, how can some people "beat the box"? Find out what these devices measure and if they really can detect lies.
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 to Start a Basketball League
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How do you start a basketball league? Learn everything you need to know to start a basketball league at HowStuffWorks.
How Rhodes Scholarships Work
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Rhodes Scholarships pay for post-graduate work at the University of Oxford. Learn about Rhodes Scholarships in this article from HowStuffWorks.