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The Surprisingly Radical History of Mother's Day

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Though Mother's Day seems to be filled with sweetness and light, it had a rather heavy origin, arising as a post-Civil War plea for peace.

10 Whistleblowers and the Horrors They Exposed

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When people leak knowledge of illicit or immoral activities, they're thrust onto the world stage. Here are 10 whistleblowers who made big waves.

10 Rights the First Amendment Absolutely Does Not Grant

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Here are 10 rights the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution does not grant, contrary to popular belief, from HowStuffWorks.

How Medicaid Works

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How does Medicaid differ from Medicare, and how is the program funded? Find out how Medicaid works and who benefits from it.

10 Worst Reasons People Have Called 911

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Having trouble with your homework? Looking to meet a nice guy? Need some cigarettes? Who you gonna call? 911? Believe it or not, all of these are actual 911 calls. And they aren't the worst examples of emergency number misuse.

10 Weird Ingredients People Put in Thanksgiving Dressing

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Whether you call it stuffing or dressing, it's one of the stars of the holiday meal. But here are 10 ingredients for stuffing that might surprise you.

10 Common Sayings You're Probably Saying Wrong

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Maybe you could care less about grammar. After all, it's a doggy-dog world? No. That might sound right, but it's one of 10 common phrases people say wrong.

How Free Speech Works

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In the U.S., can you truly say anything you want, or are there limits? Find out how free speech works at HowStuffWorks.

10 Places You're Probably Being Watched Every Day

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Is there any place you can go and not be watched? Find out 10 places where you're watched every day at HowStuffWorks.

Is cursive writing obsolete?

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Cursive writing is a style of handwriting that seems to be used less frequently these days. Is cursive writing becoming obsolete?

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