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How CEOs Work
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The CEO of a company makes a lot of money and has access to the private jet -- so how did he or she get this clout? Learn what a CEO's responsibilities are.
NASA and SpaceX Set to Make History With Manned Space Launch
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For the first time since 2011, NASA will launch astronauts into space from U.S. soil. It will also be the first time ever a private company will get them there.
How to Write a Bill of Sale
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Even if you're in a state that doesn't require it, it's a good idea to write a bill of sale when selling something privately to prevent misunderstandings down the line.
When Bitcoins Vanish, Can You Get Them Back?
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If you've been hacked or lost your private key code, do you have any recourse for recovering your lost bitcoin? HowStuffWorks talks to the experts.
How Paparazzi Work
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These guerilla-style photographers have been known to break into private property and intentionally cause car accidents. Is it legal? Not really. So how can they persist? Learn all about the paparazzi.
H.R. 8 Mandates Gun Background Checks. Why Is It Stuck in the Senate?
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H.R. 8, which passed the House last year, would eliminate private gun sale loopholes and require nearly universal background checks. But it faces difficult odds of passage in the Senate.
Could You Be a Military Officer?
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Privates might be the backbone of the military, but it's the officers who call the shots during frenetic combat. Translated: If you go to war, it pays to be an officer. But do you understand what it takes to be an officer in America's military?
Quiz: Is your computer secure?
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Yes, computers can make life easier, but they also can put your private information at risk. Find out how much you know -- or don't know -- about computer security by taking our quiz.
Was It FDR or Winston Churchill?
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They were two of the greatest leaders of WWII, guiding the Allies through some of the toughest moments of the war. That doesn't mean they shared every quality in their public or private lives. Find out if you really know these two world leaders.
What Great British Institution Should You Work For?
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There are plenty of private companies and profit-making enterprises in the UK, but where should you go if you want your skills to benefit a truly beloved national institution? We’ll help you find it with this highly specific career quiz!