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How Solitary Confinement Works
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The U.S. has thousands of prisoners in solitary confinement. But experts are now saying it does more harm than good. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
When, and Why, Did America Start Calling Its Citizens 'Consumers'?
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When did we start using the economics term consumers in place of the word citizens? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
High Schools Are Allowing Sleep-deprived Students to Take Midday Naps
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Nap pods offer a much-needed wakefulness boost for sleep-deprived students. Learn about the snoozing stations at HowStuffWorks Now.
Is It Ever Legal to Punch Someone in the Face?
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If someone is insulting you or your family and you clock 'em, can you get away with it, legally?
Why Hasn't There Been Another Constitutional Convention?
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The first and only Constitutional Convention was held in Philadelphia in 1787. HowStuffWorks NOW looks into why there haven't been others.
Can a Country Leave the United Nations?
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Can a country leave the United Nations? What countries have left the U.N.? Learn about the process and possibility in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Which States Give the Most to the Federal Government and Which Get the Most?
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HowStuffWorks Now discovers how much bang each state gets for its tax buck.
How Ranked-choice Voting Works
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Supporters of ranked-choice voting say it helps elect more centrist candidates, but critics worry about the downsides.
When College-bound Kids Have Their Acceptances Revoked
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Every year, colleges revoke about 1 percent to 2 percent of their admission offers. Learn more at HowStuffWorks Now.
Why Do We Care About the First 100 Days?
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A new U.S. president is under pressure to produce in those first 100 days in office. Why is that and does it really matter?