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What's the Meaning of the 'Don't Tread on Me' Flag?

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The "Don't Tread on Me" flag, showing a rattlesnake on a yellow background, has its roots in America's Revolutionary War but has become a right-wing symbol in the 21st century. What does it really mean?

How Faraday Cages Work

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Thanks to the Faraday cage, we can control electricity and make it safer for our computers, cars and other inventions.

Think the Founding Fathers Were a Bunch of Old Men? Think Again

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We see them in paintings of the day as a congregation of arthritic old men, drily deciding the terms of the new republic when, in actuality, some were as young as 26.

The Ultimate IRS Quiz

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The IRS has both supporters and detractors. Some people recognize its importance in maintaining government revenues, while others feel that it is merciless and out to get all your hard-earned cash. No matter what side of the fence you fall on, take this quiz to learn about the IRS.

How Much Is the IRS Underpayment Penalty?

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The IRS underpayment penalty is based on several factors. Find out how much an IRS underpayment penalty might cost you.

10 Myths About Lightning

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There's a thunderstorm brewing with some serious lightning. Fortunately you're safe in your car because of its rubber wheels. Or are you? And let's not get started on your rubber-soled sneakers!

Was the Iroquois Great Law of Peace the Source for the U.S. Constitution?

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Historians doubt that the Iroquois Confederacy directly inspired the U.S. Constitution. HowStuffWorks looks at what influences the Iroquois' ideas may have had on the former colonists.

How did the bald eagle get delisted as an endangered species?

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Bald eagle conservation became crucial in saving America's national symbol. Learn how bald eagle conservation efforts took 40 years to delist this bird.

How the Articles of Confederation Paved the Way for the U.S. Constitution

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The Articles of Confederation were the precursor to the U.S. Constitution. HowStuffWorks looks at how they paved the way for the U.S. system of government.

10 False History 'Facts' Everyone Knows

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Lots of great stories from history we learned in school are just plain wrong. Here are 10 false history facts from HowStuffWorks.

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