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Sikhism Explained: What to Know About This Often-Misunderstood Religion
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‌It's one of the largest religions on Earth but little-known in the West, where its practitioners are often mistaken for Muslims or Hindus. What else should we know about the Sikh faith?
10 Longest Rivers in the U.S.: From the Missouri to the Brazos
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We bet you're looking up the longest river in the U.S. to settle a bet: Is it the Missouri River or the Mississippi River? It depends how you measure.
11 of the Cutest Animals — And Why Humans Love Them
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What makes an animal cute? In a 2016 article published in "Trends in Cognitive Sciences," researchers found that cuteness plays an important role in the infant-caregiver relationship. The world's cutest animals have features that tug on their parents' heartstrings (and increase their brain activity).
Does democracy work?
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Democracy is where citizen gets an equal vote to contribute to decision making. Learn about democracy and find out if democracy works.
Is It a Pig? A Hog? No, It's a Javelina
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Also known as a 'skunk pig,' the javelina's good looks may be in the eye of the beholder, but there's more to this beauty than meets the eye.
Ulysses S. Grant Was One of the Greatest Military Generals in U.S. History
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As the commanding general of the Union Army, Grant helped save the United States during the Civil War. But how was he as the 18th U.S. president?
Here's How You Help a Friend With Depression
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HowStuffWorks finds out the best and worst things to say to someone who is feeling depressed.
How are Hollywood blockbusters financed?
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Hollywood blockbusters and their financing is explained in this article. Learn about Hollywood blockbusters.
Getting to the Bottom of the Bidet
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The bathroom appliance that Europeans embrace and Americans pooh-pooh could be beneficial to our health and to the health of the planet.
The 10 Best Hospitals in the United States
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These 10 hospitals have the best doctors and facilities in the United States. See what makes Johns Hopkins, Mayo Clinic and others the best hospitals