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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.
U.S. Farmers Eye Hemp as a New Cash Crop
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Congress passed the farm bill with a provision that will legalize hemp farming. HowStuffWorks looks at whether it will be America's next gold rush.
How Prohibition Worked
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Prohibition was a constitutional amendment banning the sale and production of alcohol in the U.S. HowStuffWorks looks at prohibition and why it failed.
10 Mind-blowing Alcohol Facts
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Surprisingly, America's Puritan forebears drank far more liquor than Americans of today. That's one of 10 mind-blowing alcohol facts from HowStuffWorks.
Can You Identify These Receivers Tom Brady Has Thrown a Touchdown Pass To?
Tom Brady has been slinging touchdown passes since the quarterback entered the NFL in 2000. Do you know who has been on the receiving end of those passes? Take this quiz and find out!
Why Do Dogs (and Cats) Eat Grass?
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Most pet owners think their furry friends eat grass to settle an upset. But HowStuffWorks talked to vet experts and that might not be the case.
Should you pay down your mortgage as fast as you can?
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Should you pay down your mortgage as fast as you can? Find out if you should pay down you mortgage as fast as you can by HowStuffWorks.com.
Can You Pass This American General Knowledge Quiz?
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The Declaration of Independence may have created the United States of America. However, U.S. history consists of more than the Founding Fathers. Find out if you need to retake a U.S. History class with this quiz!
Who Was Rube Goldberg, and What Are Rube Goldberg Machines?
A Rube Goldberg machine is intentionally designed to perform a simple task in the most indirect and circuitous fashion possible. Meet the funny man behind these one-of-a-kind contraptions.
The Major U.S. City Quiz
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Just how well do you know the United States of America? Can you correctly name the states in which some major U.S. cities are located? Find out now with this quiz that will test your geography knowledge!