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The Anatomy of a U.S. Presidential Motorcade
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The U.S. president requires constant security, especially when traveling. HowStuffWorks takes a look at what goes into the presidential motorcade.
These 6 U.S. States Once Declared Themselves Independent Nations
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Many states (or territories) that are now part of the U.S.A. were once independent, even if not recognized as such by other countries. We'll look at some of them.
The U.S. Air Force Dropped an Atomic Bomb on South Carolina in 1958
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In the 1950s a nuclear bomb was accidentally dropped on rural South Carolina. Learn more about this weird history in this HowStuffWorks article.
Does a Criminal Conviction Bar You From Running for U.S. President?
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In the U.S., the qualifications for running for president are deliberately low. Still, are there any laws that would bar a felon from running for president?
Where Have All the Seashells Gone?
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All that seashell collecting you've been doing actually hurts the environment.
Why Is Gas So Expensive at Certain Times of Year?
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Unfortunately for drivers, we often see the highest gas prices during the summer, starting around Memorial Day. In May 2022, U.S. consumers paid an average of $1.50 per gallon more than they were at the same time in 2021, according to AAA.
Can You Name the Most Dangerous Roads to Drive On?
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Sometimes the road less traveled is less traveled for a very good reason. From the Road of Death to the Million Dollar Highway, if you know which roads are best avoided, this is the quiz for you. Shift into gear and see for yourself!
Do wind turbines kill birds?
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While some wind turbines kill birds, newer models are being built to reduce bird mortality. Learn why some wind turbines kill birds.
Sweden Is Great at Turning Trash to Energy
Sweden puts less than 1 percent of its household trash into landfills, in part because it burns nearly half to generate heat and electricity.
What Was America's First Terrorist Threat?
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Terrorism on the Barbary Coast began in the 15th century and plagued the young American nation. Learn how the U.S. fought off terrorism from the Barbary States.