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A Quick and Dirty History of Spring Break

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How did spring break become a booze-fueled rite of passage for American college students? Can we blame this one on the ancient Greeks?

How Well Has Strict Gun Control Worked in Australia?

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After a mass shooting in 1996, Australia imposed strict gun laws. HowStuffWorks looks at how successful they've been.

Why Rudeness Is So Contagious

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Will and Mango from Part-Time Genius explore the subject of rudeness — why it's dangerous to our health and why we can't stop thinking about it.

Dickey Amendment Blocks Research on Gun Violence, Critics Say

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Many public health researchers say funding restrictions imposed by Congress hinder efforts to prevent gun violence. HowStuffWorks looks at the law.

Will the 2020 Census Count the LGBTQ Community?

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The U.S. LGBTQ community wants to be counted in the 2020 Census. HowStuffWorks talks to experts about why the Census may not track sexual orientation.

Who Decides What Goes on Postage Stamps?

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The Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee decides which ideas make the cut as possible postage stamps. HowStuffWorks looks at the process.

Common-law Marriage and Divorce Differ by State

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The archaic practice of common-law marriage still exists in a handful of states. HowStuffWorks finds out more about common-law marriage.

Nearly Every English Word Is Trademarked

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How could we run out of trademarked words? It sounds impossible, but it's growing more and more likely.

State-funded Funerals: What Happens to the Unclaimed Dead?

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Cities have protocols for making sure everyone has an eternal resting place. HowStuffWorks looks at how cities bury their unclaimed dead.

Does the U.S. Require Citizens to Carry ID?

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The United States doesn't have a national ID, but are U.S. citizens required to carry identification? HowStuffWorks investigates.

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