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Why Xenophobia Thrives in Troubled Times
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Xenophobia, or the fear of immigrants and strangers, has a long history across the globe. What makes this prejudice so prominent throughout history?
The Waffle House Index Is at Code Red; That's Not Good
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What is the Waffle House Index anyway, and does the Federal Emergency Management Agency really use it to gauge local disasters?
Can the Feds Close State Borders to Stop COVID-19?
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Some legal experts say the U.S. government can't close state borders or quarantine entire cities to stop the coronavirus from spreading. Others disagree.
How the Pledge of Allegiance Went from Marketing Ploy to Classroom Staple
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The Pledge of Allegiance started as just part of a marketing campaign to sell flags. But along the way, it became something much much bigger.
You Know These 7 Supreme Court Cases by Name, But What Did They Decide?
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Some Supreme Court cases are so well-known they're often referred to by their case names, like Roe v. Wade. But what were the cases really about, and what did they decide?
What Are Superdelegates?
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Superdelegates could have a huge impact on who gets the nomination. Learn about the role of superdelegates.
Comma vs. Colon: Take Our Punctuation Quiz!
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Think you know your ABCs (apostrophes, brackets and commas)? Take the punctuation quiz and find out!
Are You a Grammar Geek? Take Our Quiz!
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See how much you know about the finer points of English grammar and punctuation with our quiz.
What Are the Books of the Bible in Order? Who Chose Them?
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The books that make up the Bible were written over a span of 1,000 years. During that time, many other religious writings were also produced. So, who decided which would be part of the Bible and which would be left out?
Has Guinness World Records Set Any World Records?
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Guinness World Records is known for compiling thousands of records set by others. But does it hold any records of its own? HowStuffWorks finds out.