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How Campaign Finance Works

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Campaign finance is big business and may cost you a presidency. Learn about campaign finance history, contributions, spending and reform strategies.

How Onesimus, a Slave in Colonial Boston, Helped Stop a Smallpox Epidemic

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Onesimus, a slave in Boston, taught the process known as variolation. HowStuffWorks looks at how he saved countless lives.

'Checkout Charity' Works — If It's Done Right

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Those small donations are big money for nonprofits and the businesses that do the soliciting. But not every shopper likes being asked.

Made in America: The Ridiculous History of 'OK'

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The fad for abbreviations like LOL is nothing new. In fact, this trend in the 1840s spawned the greatest abbreviation of all, "OK."

What Are Superdelegates?

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Superdelegates could have a huge impact on who gets the nomination. Learn about the role of superdelegates.

Why did Gandhi march 240 miles for salt?

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The Salt March was Gandhi's march to Dandi in protest of British tax policies. Read about the Salt Satyagraha.

12 Most Gay-friendly Cities in the U.S. (4 in California)

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If you are searching for the most gay-friendly cities in the U.S., you are really asking a science-of-people question: Where do laws, culture, and community line up so LGBTQ people can live ordinary lives (or at least as "ordinary" as straight people)?

How Sarah Palin Works

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Sarah Palin is a hot commodity on the McCain-Palin ticket: Her youth and conservative ideals have garnered publicity. Learn about Sarah Palin and her ideals.

Are there any risks associated with the production of wind energy?

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Wind farms are touted for their ability to capture a clean, renewable energy source. Is producing wind energy as beneficial as it seems, or are there any downsides?

How Barack Obama Works

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Barack Obama is a candidate who ran for president in the 2008 United States election. Learn about presidential candidate Barack Obama.

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