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The International Holidays Quiz
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When you're fighting the crowds at the mall before Christmas or busily preparing a Thanksgiving feast, it can be easy to forget these holidays aren't universal. See how much you know about how people around the world celebrate!
How Poison Ivy Works
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Poison ivy can be very difficult to spot, but there will be no mistaking it if you brush up against it. Learn about poison ivy and treating a poison ivy rash.
How Income Taxes Work
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If you've ever filled out a 1040, you know the U.S. tax system and the agency that keeps it going are complex and mystifying entities. Get the lowdown on this essential piece of the U.S. government.
10 Outrageous Experiments Conducted on Humans
Some truly bizarre and troubling things have been done through the ages in the quest for scientific knowledge. The 10 experiments on this list all made humans into lab rats.
10 Reasons Why You Should Care About Net Neutrality
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'Net neutrality' might make you yawn. But it represents a very important idea. Here are 10 reasons why you should care about it from HowStuffWorks.
Can You Name These '90s Animated Films From One Screenshot?
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Warning: Failing this quiz could mean dishonor on you and dishonor on your cow. Summon the quiz genie. It's time to get animated! If you think you have what it takes to ace this quiz, well ... BE OUR GUEST.
What is landsickness?
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Landsickness is motion sickness anomaly -- a person with landsickness actually feels better while in motion. Learn more about landsickness.
How the DAT Works
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The DAT is the admissions exam that is required for students enrolling in dental school. Learn about the DAT and find out what is on the DAT.
Are Pentagon-confirmed UFOs a National Security Threat?
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Recently, there's been a spike in UFO sightings - officially UAP, or Unidentified Aerial Phenomena - all over the world and nobody seems to know why or what the objects we're seeing might be.
Atlanta Program Teaches Students 'De-escalate or Die'
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A pilot program in the Atlanta Public School system is teaching students de-escalation strategies during one of the city's worst crimewaves in decades. Will it work?