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After the Attack on Salman Rushdie: What a Fatwa Is — and Isn't
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The recent attack on author Salman Rushdie led many to conclude that it was the result of the fatwa issued against him in 1989 by the Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. But what exactly is a fatwa?
How Well Do You Know the Amendments to the U.S. Constitution?
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The U.S. Constitution is one of the most controversial documents in human history, with different groups reading vastly different meanings into it. Its history is long and storied. How much do you know about it?
What does the 'pursuit of happiness' mean in the Declaration of Independence?
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What exactly in the pursuit of happiness? Stated in the Declaration of Independence, it has some mystery behind it. Read about the pursuit of happiness.
What is the fourth out?
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Baseball's fourth out is just one of the kookier rules in the not so simple U.S. pastime. Learn what a fourth out is at HowStuffWorks.
Who Keeps the Ring if the Engagement Ends in a Breakup?
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As many as one in five engagements end before the couples ever marry. So who walks away with the engagement ring when nobody walks down the aisle?
How Becoming a Lawyer Works
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Becoming a lawyer is a difficult but rewarding process. Learn how to prepare for the LSAT and to choose the right school.
What is the definition of insanity?
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We often throw around the word "insanity" for acts that seem to have no rational explanation (like a teacher giving an insanely difficult test). Legally speaking, though, it's actually a narrow term that's very difficult to prove in court.
How Slender Man Works
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This creepy Internet sensation might be just a 21st-century version of folklore. Figure out if Slender Man really drove kids to kill at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Guess the Art Styles of these Popular Paintings?
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The most popular paintings around the world are known for more than just who painted them. Some of these paintings made their art styles very popular. Do you know enough to identify them all correctly?
How Police Body Cameras Work
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Police body cameras can now be found in about a third of U.S. police departments. Here's what you need to know about police body cameras.