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What's the Difference Between a Samurai and a Ninja?
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Movies often pit dark-robed, masked ninjas against elite samurai warriors. HowStuffWorks looks at how accurate that take is on these two fighters.
How Political Primaries Work
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Political primaries are meant to transfer the power of who would run for president from the elite to the voters. Learn about primaries at HowStuffWorks.
Test Your Knowledge of Presidential Campaign Slogans
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Take our HowStuffWorks quiz on victorious presidential campaign slogans to find what worked.
Henna Tattoos: The History of an Ancient Art
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Henna tattoos seem to be everywhere and all the rage, but the rich tradition behind this beautiful form of body art began as a wedding staple in ancient India.
Why Do We Say 'Holy Cow'?
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The Hindu religion considers cows holy. But that's certainly not why we utter the expression. So what's the story behind it?
How the White House Press Briefing Went From Daily to Done
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HowStuffWorks looks at White House press briefings, which date back to the McKinley administration and have stopped under the Trump administration.
Why Countries Use Economic Sanctions to Prevent Conflict
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European nations just implemented crippling sanctions against Russia for invading Ukraine. But what exactly are sanctions and do they really work as intended?
Why Libertarians Have a Love-hate Relationship With the 10th Amendment
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The 10th Amendment says powers not delegated to the feds are reserved to the people. Libertarians say it's not working. HowStuffWorks explains.
Deaf, Blind and Determined: How Helen Keller Learned to Communicate
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HowStuffWorks gets to know Helen Keller, who overcame deafblindness to live a life of service and inspiration.
What's So American About Apple Pie?
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What could be more American than apple pie? HowStuffWorks looks at the origins of the phrase 'as American as apple pie.'