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Study Illuminates Genetic Origins of Skin Color Diversity
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A groundbreaking study finds light skin pigmentation gene variations originating in Africa, eroding the notion of race as a biological characteristic, and shedding light on cancer and evolution, too.
How Gamification Works
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Gamification is rapidly changing the way we interact with our world. Find out what gamification is and find out if you are already participating in it.
How the Future Crime Database Will Work
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A future crime database came to life on film with 'Minority Report.' In reality, can we predict future crime? Learn how a future crime database would work.
How Sustainable Communities Work
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Sustainable communities strive to lower their impact on the environment without lowering the quality of life. Learn how sustainable communities work.
What Is an Oligarchy and Has the U.S. Become One?
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HowStuffWorks looks at exactly what an oligarchy is and whether the U.S. is teetering on the brink of becoming one, or already has become one.
What Is SWIFT and How Is It Being Used to Sanction Russia?
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Disconnecting Russia from the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), could cripple its ability to trade with most of the world. Here's how SWIFT works.
An Historian Explains Ukraine and Russia's Complex Relationship
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University of Michigan historian Ronald Suny answers some questions and corrects some falsehoods about the Ukrainian and Russian history that helped lead up to the current events.
10 Largest Foundations in the World
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Some wealthy people do more with their money than just buy more things. Learn about 10 of the largest foundations in the world.
Are people who win the lottery really any happier?
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How many lottery winners are happier after winning millions? Find out if people who win the lottery are any happier at HowStuffWorks.
Could You Dig a Tunnel Right Through the Center of Earth?
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Let's say you have a lunch date to make - and it's on the other side of the planet. Wouldn't it be convenient to pop down a hole through Earth's innards? But what would really happen if you did?