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5 Most Common Last Names on Each Continent (Except Antarctica)
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The surnames popular around the globe reflect everything from one's ancestry to regional colonizers to occupations.
How Public Grants Work
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Public grants are a type of grant where funding is received from the public through tax dollars. Learn about public grants in this article.
When Presidential Approval Ratings Really Matter
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Every week there's a poll with new numbers on how many Americans approve of the president's job performance. But what do these numbers really tell us and when should we take them seriously?
What is a provisional patent?
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Even though it's not even really an application, filing a provisional patent application can give you a head start as you begin the process of protecting your invention.
5 of Earth's Highest Deserts
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Not all deserts have sand and they're certainly not all hot. They're just extremely dry and have little vegetation. That means deserts are located all over the planet, including at super-high elevations.
Your Chances of Hitting a Deer Rise in the Fall
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And by the way, driving at dusk and during full moons aren't doing you any favors either.
Santa Claus' 'Workshop Budget' Will Blow Your Mind
We tallied up how much dough it costs the big guy to give every kid in the world toys. And it's way more than we expected.
Recycled Plastic Waste Creates Roads
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Plastic waste can be recycled as a road-building and repair material. HowStuffWorks looks at the process.
How does bankruptcy affect your tax return?
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Filing bankruptcy leads to a mountain of paperwork, but how are your taxes impacted? Learn more about how bankruptcy affects taxes at HowStuffWorks.