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What Is a Postal Code? A Brief History of Zip Codes

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You use it all the time, but what is a postal code, really? In short, a zip code expedites mail delivery and helps prevent fraudulent activity on credit cards.

How EVP Works

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EVP is the recording of sounds and voices onto tapes and other electronic devices. Find out what EVP is and learn how EVP is recorded and analyzed.

The Ridiculous History of the Chastity Belt

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Chastity belts were supposedly worn by women in the Middle Ages to keep them from having sex. A literal lock for a woman's nether regions. But how much truth is there to this torture device?

Genealogy Websites

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Using genealogy Web sites can make your family tree project easier. Find out which online resources are best for researching your ancestors.

Uncovering the Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina - 8 Years Later

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Explore the impact of Hurricane Katrina. Understand its devastation and aftermath. Learn about the history of Hurricane Katrina today.

13 Biggest IPO Flops in History

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Investors line up to purchase a company's newly offered stock, sending the price into the stratosphere. But often, a highly anticipated initial public offering can tank too.

How High Can You Score on This MLB Quiz?

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Fancy yourself an expert on all things baseball? Know who has the most home runs ever or how many perfect games pitchers have thrown in history? If so, read on and take this quiz on MLB rules, players, stats and records.

What State Gets the Most Snow? No. 1 Gets 6 Feet Per Year

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As colder months and winter weather sweep across the country, each state in the U.S. prepares for their respective regional conditions. Temperature and the average amount of snowfall per year depend on several factors, including terrain, elevation and the likelihood of consistent precipitation.

12 Big Cases of Revenge

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The concept of revenge predates legal history. But sometimes the need for vengeance can kick into overdrive - as in these 12 infamous acts of revenge.

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