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Why Did Junko Furuta's Murderers Get Such Light Sentences?
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Junko Furuta was a Japanese schoolgirl, brutally raped and killed by four young men, who received shockingly light sentences. How did they get off so easily?
Sandwich Facts You Can Sink Your Teeth Into
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The sandwich, while not officially named until the 18th century, started thousands of years ago when a rabbi put herbs between two pieces of matzoh. Is your sandwich knowledge only enough to fit between two pieces of bread or can you pile it high? Test your skills.
How Do the 5 U.S. Territories Differ From the 50 States?
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The United States still has five permanently populated territories. The 3.5 million residents are denied many of the same rights as mainland U.S. citizens. They want this to change.
How the Hum Works
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Hummmmmm. Annoyed yet? Imagine if you heard that sound every night no matter what you did. Likened to a diesel engine idling in the distance, the Hum is a sound some people can never get away from. It's even caused suicide. But is it real?
US Navy Quiz
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Anchors away, my friend! Just how much do you know about the protector of the seas, the United States Navy? Why don't we see ... or is that sea?
You've Seen 'Top Gun.' But What's the Real TOPGUN Program Like?
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Students at the actual TOPGUN school aren't as cocky as the characters in the movies, but the fictional version gets a lot of other things right.
Is cyberwar coming?
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Cyberwar may be on the horizon as hackers target whole countries with online attacks. Find out more about the possibility of upcoming cyberwar.
Pearl Harbor Attack: What Led to It and What Was the Aftermath?
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Japan's bombing of Pearl Harbor was the major event that caused the United States to enter World War II. Learn about the attack only at HowStuffWorks.
Do You Know the History of Everything?
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While you may not have seen it all, you can definitely learn it all. From the beginning of the universe as a whole to where we stand today, do you think you have the knowledge of everything that has ever happened? Then prove that you could recite it all by taking the quiz!
Where Does the U.S. Vice President Live?
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Since the mid-1970s, vice presidents have had use of a mansion on the grounds of the U.S. Naval Observatory, a short distance from the White House.