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The Powerball 'Tipping Point': What Size Jackpot Makes You Play?
This weekend's Powerball lottery is up to $800 million. Is that enough to get you to play?
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?
Can a Country Buy Another Country?
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Can a country actually buy another country? HowStuffWorks looks into the history and feasibility of countries buying and selling each other.
How Prepaid Internet Works
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Prepaid internet is often a great option for the cost-conscious consumer. Learn more about prepaid internet at HowStuffWorks.
Should You Take a Conch Shell From the Beach?
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The queen conch is prized all over the world for its meat and its beautiful shell. But too much love has led to a serious decline in its population.
How Puerto Rican Traditions Work
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Many Puerto Rican traditions go back for hundreds of years. Find out about Puerto Rican traditions at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Actually Match These North and South American Countries to Their Capitals?
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!
Two Truths and a Lie: North American Geography
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Alright, you've played two truths and a lie with your friends and they got to know some pretty embarrassing things about you. This time, the only way you're going to get embarrassed is if you can't name the capital of Canada. Wait, you do know it, right?
How the U.S. Customs Service Works
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A fascinating article that tells you everything you need to know about U.S. customs laws, how they affect your travels and what you may bring back into the United States!
Who Owns the Beach? It Depends
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On most U.S. shorelines, the public has had a time-honored right to "lateral" access to beaches. That sandy space, however, is being hotly contested.