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How can you tell organic foods are pesticide free?
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Organic foods and whether or not they are really pesticide free are explained in this article from HowStuffWorks. Learn about organic foods.
How the ESRB Works
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With sales topping $7 billion last year, the focus on game ratings will only intensify. Find out how the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB) rates games, how the ratings are enforced, and how ratings affect game sales.
How can the moon give us clean energy?
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A few decades ago, the pursuit of clean energy was "green." Now, it's a necessity. Not only is our power consumption propelling the human race toward a hot, watery, lonely end, but clean energy tends also to be renewable.
How Many Muslim Countries Are in the World?
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Islam is one of the world's largest religions, practiced by over 1.9 billion people across the globe — that's nearly a quarter of the world population. The world's Muslims are spread out across the globe, but the largest Muslim population is in the Middle East and other surrounding regions.
What Was So Lucky About Mafia Boss Charles 'Lucky' Luciano?
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The gangster most known for facilitating the creation of the modern American Mafia, he was the head of organized crime in New York City in the 1930s.
How the Emancipation Proclamation Worked
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While Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation didn't free the slaves, it was a crucial political move. Read about the Emancipation Proclamation.
The Bikini Makes Its Debut in Paris
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When the bikini made its debut at a poolside fashion show in Paris, it scandalized even the models. Find out how the bikini went from shocking fashion no-no to pop culture must-have.
Are teens more likely to die in a car accident than adults?
You might think more teens die in car accidents in the U.S. than adults. HowStuffWorks digs into the statistics to see if that's true.
How Freedom of the Press Works
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HowStuffWorks looks at press freedom in the U.S. and around the world.
5 Cool Things the Women Who Inspired 'Hidden Figures' Accomplished
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A team of black mathematicians ran the numbers at NASA during the Space Race. Learn more about the women behind 'Hidden Figures' at HowStuffWorks Now.