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10 Things You Should Know About Rachel Carson
The late marine biologist Rachel Carson's groundbreaking book, "Silent Spring," debuted 60 years ago as one of the finest works of nature writing ever.
Can You Name These Unpopular Cars From the '70s?
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From cars with engines known for bursting into flames to vehicles that were downright ugly, the '70s wasn't exact the peak of automotive design. Think you can name some of the biggest head-scratchers, flops and failures of the decade? Take our quiz to find out!
Why Don't We All Use the Same Time Zone?
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The world has only had time zones since the late 1800s. Some people think we should eliminate them and have just one universal time instead.
How Does the Herbicide Glyphosate (Roundup) Work?
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Roundup is the brand name for the chemical glyphosate, which is the most widely used weedkiller today. Some hail it, some hate it, but what does it really do?
Is Your Hospital Diverting Ambulances Because of COVID-19?
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In the latest COVID-19 surge, many hospitals across the country are on diversion, meaning they're asking ambulances to take patients elsewhere. Here's how that could affect you.
What would it take to save every endangered species?
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To save every endangered species we would need an incredible amount of planning and money. Learn more about what it would take to save every endangered species.
Eat Frozen, Live Frugally
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Eat frozen, live frugally. Learn how eating frozen meals and buying frozen will help you save money.
The Saltwater Underground Railroad Moved Slaves From Florida to Freedom
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The Saltwater Underground Railroad was a coastal escape route followed by slaves from the American South into the British-controlled Bahamas.
Goodbye Columbus — Hello Indigenous Peoples Day
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More states are replacing Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day. What's prompted the switch and how you do celebrate it?
What is HealthCare.gov?
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HealthCare.gov is a new Web site that allows you to do comparison shopping for health insurance. See how HealthCare.gov works and how best to use it.