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Alpha, Beta or Gamma? It's the Nuclear Radiation Quiz

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We live in a radioactive world, and we're not just talking about the times when a nuclear plant is melting down and scaring the heck out of us. How much do you know about the ABGs (or alphas, betas and gammas) of nuclear radiation?

9 of the Weirdest Lost-and-found Items in the World

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From diamond rings to prosthetic legs, people lose and find the strangest things. HowStuffWorks looks at 9 super interesting lost-and-found items.

Black Loyalists Fought for Their Freedom During the American Revolution

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During America's War for Independence, the British promised enslaved Africans their freedom if they'd join their side. Thousands signed up. What happened next?

The Treaty of Versailles: Did the End of WWI Cause the Start of WWII?

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In 1919, 30 nations signed the Treaty of Versailles, which degreed Germany to pay huge fines for starting World War I. But were the terms too harsh?

Biophilic Design: How Bringing the Outside Inside Makes You Happy

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Biophilia is the idea that humans possess an innate tendency to seek connections with nature and it can help us to transform the way we live.

Arlington National Cemetery Is Running Out of Space

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Arlington National Cemetery is running low on space. HowStuffWorks looks at the iconic cemetery and what it takes to get in.

Could Waterbeds Ever Make a Comeback?

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Once a staple of homes in the 1970s and '80s, waterbeds have gone the way of the dinosaur. HowStuffWorks finds out if these beds will ever come back.

Opossums: So Darn Ugly They're Adorable

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Opossums are some of the most misunderstood animals. HowStuffWorks looks at some cool opossum facts.

On One Pacific Island, a U.S. Soldier and Prince Philip Are Gods

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What can 'cargo cults' of the Pacific Islands tell us about our own political and social beliefs? HowStuffWorks investigates the John Frum movement.

How the Lifetime Learning Credit Works

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The lifetime learning credit covers 20 percent of up to $10,000 in tuition and other costs. Learn more about the lifetime learning credit.

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