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Can You Get in Trouble for Not Flying the U.S. Flag at Half-staff?

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Days when U.S. flags are officially lowered to half-staff have greatly increased. But can you get into trouble if you don't lower your own flag?

Why Isn't Washington, D.C. Already a State?

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The residents of the U.S. capital pay taxes and serve in the armed forces but have no voting representation in Congress. Many Democrats want to change that.

How City Councils Work

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City councils have a lot of responsibilities. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about city councils.

What State Is Washington, D.C., In?

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Washington, D.C. is the seat of America's federal government. But what state is Washington, D.C. in?

The '00s: Top 50 Questions of the Decade

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The Top 50 Questions of the Decade test what you remember of the 2000s. Was it all a blur, or can you answer the Top 50 Questions of the 2000s Decade?

12 WPA Projects that Still Exist

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WPA projects spanned from New York to California, and many still exist today. Find out about 12 WPA projects that can still be found.

10 Amazing Green Cities

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Sure, the Emerald City looked green, but you won't need green-tinted glasses to see how environmentally friendly the cities on this list are. What makes a city amazingly green?

Can You Actually Match These North and South American Countries to Their Capitals?

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Everyone knows Washington D.C. and Buenos Aires, but how about Tegucigalpa and Basseterre? It's time to put your geography skills to the test and see just how well you know the capitals of these North and South American countries!

How Do New States Become Part of the U.S.?

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Candidates for the "51st state" include Puerto Rico, Guam and Washington, D.C. How likely is this to happen for any of them, and how did the U.S. get the 50 it already has?

From Alabama to Wyoming, Can You Name Every Capital?

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Are you smarter than a sixth-grade geography student? If you can name all 50 state capitals, you will have earned yourself a gold star! Do you think you can do it, or has it been too long since you tried? See how well you do!

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