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How the United Nations Works
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The world looks to the United Nations for guidance on important international matters. Find out what goes on inside the United Nations and what role it really plays in international politics.
How Is the National Guard Different from the U.S. Army?
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The National Guard serves many purposes and does many jobs for the United States. Learn what the National Guard is and how it differs from the Army.
Is Gross National Happiness more important than the GDP?
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Is Gross National Happiness a reliable economic indicator? Do happy workers improve the Gross National Product? Learn about Gross National Happiness.
How the National Symphony Orchestra Works
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The National Symphony Orchestra is extremely well-respected. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about the National Symphony Orchestra.
How Baseball's National League Works
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What is baseball's National League? Learn about baseball's National League in this article from HowStuffWorks.
How the National Security Council Works
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The National Security Council provides advice to the president on intelligence matters and coordinates activities in various government agencies. At least in theory. In reality, each U.S. president has used the council in the way that suits him.
National Bubble Wrap Day? Who Is Making Up These Weird Holidays?
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Love bubble wrap? There's a holiday for that. And just about everything else. But who's creating them and why?
'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation' Quiz
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Think you know the Griswolds' holiday routine better than anyone? Test your knowledge of the quintessential Christmas film by taking this quiz - and it's best you don't expect a Christmas bonus, even if you ace it.
National Yo-Yo Day
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Yo-yos can be traced back at least 2,500 years -- it's a toy with phenomenal staying power. On June 6, yo-yo fans everywhere can "walk the dog" to commemorate the birthday of Donald Duncan, credited with making yo-yos popular in the United States.
14 Least Visited National Parks in the United States
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Most people flock to Yellowstone, Yosemite, or the Grand Canyon, but the least visited national parks offer something just as remarkable: solitude.