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Did Mussolini Really Keep the Trains Running on Time?

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Mussolini's dictatorship was brutal, but supposedly efficient. Did he really improve the rail system?

What If All the Coral Reefs Disappeared?

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Coral reefs are pretty cool. More than just snorkeling destinations, they shelter tons of marine life - creatures many of us depend on for food and medicine. So what would happen if the coral reefs disappeared? Here's a hint: It isn't good.

What's the Malthusian premise?

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The Malthusian premise centers on the issue of whether or not there will be enough food to sustain human life. Learn about the Malthusian premise.

How do we achieve global gender equity?

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Global gender equity is a major concern in the global community. Learn about global gender equity in this article.

'Hidden Figures' Who Stood With Martin Luther King Jr.

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Coretta Scott King and numerous other women who stood with Martin Luther King Jr. were committed activists in their own right during the Civil Rights Movement.

What is a trustafarian?

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What is a trustafarian? Find out what type of people get the luxury to be called a trustafarian and more with this article by HowStuffWorks.com.

Colombia, Not Finland, May Be the Happiest Country in the World

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The Scandinavian countries tend to come out on top in the World Happiness Report. But the report doesn't actually ask participants if they're happy. When that question is included, the country rankings are quite different.

Climate Change Threatens the Moai of Easter Island

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The statues of Easter Island have stood for over 800 years. See how climate change and rising seas are affecting them with HowStuffWorks.

Meet Hell-Cat Maggie, the Mythical Dame of the Dead Rabbits Gang

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HowStuffWorks learns about some very colorful alleged members of the 1860s gangs including Hell-Cat Maggie of the Dead Rabbits.

Albania's Doomsday Bunkers Fed a Dictator's Paranoia

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Albanian dictator Enver Hoxha ordered a massive building program of bunkers throughout the country. But their purpose was more menace than military.

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