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How Newspapers Work
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Newspapers are explained in this article. Learn about newspapers.
Frederick Douglass' North Star Newspaper Relaunched
HowStuffWorks goes inside the relaunch of Frederick Douglass' 19th century abolitionist newspaper, The North Star.
How the American Dream Works
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What exactly is the American dream? And how do you know if you're living it? Read about the American dream at HowStuffWorks.
How American Exceptionalism Works
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'American Exceptionalism' is a term that's been used both positively and negatively. Find out the meanings of American Exceptionalism at HowStuffWorks.
July 4 1776: American Independence Day
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Americans celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence every year on July 4 with picnics and fireworks. Learn the story behind Independence Day in the United States and how its traditions came about.
When, and Why, Did America Start Calling Its Citizens 'Consumers'?
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When did we start using the economics term consumers in place of the word citizens? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Ultimate Guide to American Wines
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Are you looking for an ultimate guide to American wines? Check out this article and get the ultimate guide to American wines.
UFO History
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Modern UFO history began with the 1947 UFO sighting by pilot Kenneth Arnold. Learn the history of UFOs from ancient times to the mid-20th century.
10 Mythical American Monsters
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Very tall, hairy, glowing eyes – that seems to be the go-to description for a lot of mythical monsters out there, especially in America. Here are 10 to keep an eye out for.
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."