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20 Notable People Who Dropped Out of School
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These 20 people, including Thomas Edison, Princess Diana and Benjamin Franklin, achieved notable success in life, even after dropping out of school.
10 Job Titles That Have Been Around for 2,000 Years
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Some jobs are so critical to everyday life that they've never gone out of style. Learn about 10 job titles that have been around for 2,000 years.
What Happened to the Von Erich Brothers?
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A pro wrestling family patriarch, Fritz Von Erich (real name: Jack Adkisson), and his wife, Doris, married young in 1950. A few years later, they welcomed their first son, Jack Jr., quickly followed by brothers Kevin, David, Kerry and Mike.
10 Innovations in Winemaking
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People have been making (and drinking) wine for 8,000 years -- which means lots of innovations both now and in the past, from creating Champagne to quirky wine labels.
How Population Works
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Population is one of the most important aspects of human civilization. Learn about population and find out how a population is counted.
Is there a gender gap in the workplace?
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The gender gap in the workplace can result in wage discrimination. Learn why a gender gap exists even today in the 21st century and how it affects women.
The Radium Girls' Dark Story Still Glows With Death and Deceit
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The sad story of the Radium Girls is one that details how human strength can overcome corporate greed, even in the most dire of circumstances.
Does gender-targeted advertising work?
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When advertisers work to earn our hearts and our money, how does gender play into it? Do the ones emphasizing stereotypical male and female traits do a number on our brains (and wallets)? Or is it something else that makes us want to buy, buy, buy?
How Many Billionaires Are in the U.S.? More Than Any Other Nation
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Exactly how many billionaires are in the U.S. today? According to the Forbes annual list, 813 billionaires call the United States home as of 2024. That makes the U.S. the country with the most billionaires by a wide margin. Together, they hold a combined wealth of 5.7 trillion dollars.
U.S. Farmers Eye Hemp as a New Cash Crop
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Congress passed the farm bill with a provision that will legalize hemp farming. HowStuffWorks looks at whether it will be America's next gold rush.