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Common-law Marriage and Divorce Differ by State
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The archaic practice of common-law marriage still exists in a handful of states. HowStuffWorks finds out more about common-law marriage.
What Is Boyle's Law and Why Do I Already Know It?
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Boyle's Law describes the relationship between pressure and the volume of a container with gas in it. As the volume of the container decreases, the pressure inside the container increases.
How Moore's Law Works
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Moore's Law says computer processors double in complexity every two years. What does that mean? Learn more about Gordon Moore and Moore's Law.
Does Sharia Always Mean Oppressive Laws?
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Sharia, which is Islamic law, can strike some people in the West as draconian and harsh. Is this an accurate portrayal?
How Good Samaritan Laws Work
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Good Samaritan laws are intended to protect you from a lawsuit if you help strangers during an emergency. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
8 Famous Parks Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, Plus a Tiny One You May Not Know About
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The designer of New York's Central Park believed that public parks were 'democratic spaces' belonging to all citizens, and aren't we glad he did?
10 Completely Archaic Laws Still on the Books
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There are lots of weird, archaic laws on the books. Learn about some of the most bizarre and completely archaic laws still on the books.
Is Moore's Law outdated?
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Is Moore's Law oudated? It would seem that Gordon Moore's famous prediction will one day fizzle out. Found out if Moore's Law is now outdated.
Mother-in-Law's Tongue
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Mother-in-law's tongue is a toxic house plant with green and white or yellow marbled leaves on thick green stems. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
Several New State Laws Make Voter Registration More Difficult
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Kansas, Missouri and Florida are among several states that have passed laws that voter registration groups say put volunteers at risk and make registering to vote more difficult.