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Are poinsettias poisonous?
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The poinsettia's poisonous rep might be a bit unfair. Find out if poinsettias are poisonous 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?
Can You Tell Us if These Places Are East or West of the Mississippi From Memory Alone?
"Ol' Man River / He's rolling along," but are you? You must know something about these cities in relation to "The Big Muddy," otherwise known as the Mississippi River. Can you pinpoint their location? Go west (and east), young man (or lady)!
Can You Identify These Landmarks That Didn’t Exist Before the Year 2000?
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A lot of wild stuff went down in the first two decades of the millennium. Some should've never happened, some should never be mentioned and some should be remembered forever. Can you name these landmarks built after 2000?
How Lethal Injection Works
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Lethal injection is not a light topic, but it's the subject of much debate. Find out about the various procedures.
Does a Criminal Conviction Bar You From Running for U.S. President?
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In the U.S., the qualifications for running for president are deliberately low. Still, are there any laws that would bar a felon from running for president?
Railroads During the Depression
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Railroads struggled during the Great Depression, as did the rest of the nation. Read about railroads of the Depression era and the New Deal.
How the Electoral College Works
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As we learned in the 2000 election, the electoral college plays a huge role in the election process. Learn how the electoral college works!
7 Key Questions in the U.S. Slavery Reparations Debate
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HowStuffWorks looks at the issue of paying reparations for slavery, including the case for and against, as well as how would the amount be decided.
10 Holiday Controversies
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There's something to offend everyone in the season of goodwill. Learn about 10 holiday controversies at HowStuffWorks.