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Kate Warne: First Female Pinkerton Detective Thwarted Lincoln Assassination Attempt
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Kate Warne was bold enough to walk into the Pinkerton Agency in 1856 and step into her role as the first female detective in U.S. history.
What the Bechdel Test Says About Women in Film
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The Bechdel Test was created in 1985 and has been used to gauge how women are represented in film. But how accurate is it and does it still matter?
Teens and Dating
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Knowing about teens and dating can be useful information if you are a parent. Learn more about teens and dating from Discovery Health.
How Dark Is Your Soul?
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Some of us run toward the light, while others are drawn to the shadows, not shying away from the darker side of life. Which are you?
Why Can't You Pump Your Own Gas in New Jersey?
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The Garden State of New Jersey is the only state in the U.S. where it's illegal to pump your own gas. What gives?
Alcohol Has Calories So Why No Nutritional Labels?
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HoWStuffWorks looks into why alcohol producers in the U.S. aren't legally required to include nutritional labeling on bottling.
How Privacy Trusts Work
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Privacy Trusts are used to protect the identity of an asset's owner. Learn more about privacy trusts and how to start one of your own.
Do car commercials greenwash?
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Auto manufacturer greenwashing is a technique that involves using eco-friendly arguments to sell cars. Find out if some car commercials greenwash.
Pripyat: The Ukrainian Ghost Town in Chernobyl's Shadow
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The ghost city of Pripyat in Ukraine is one of the casualties of the Atomic Age and a warning to us all about the dangers of improperly managed nuclear power.
How Essex Cars Work
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Essex manufactured cars for Hudson that were actually so well-received the name was dropped from common use. Find out why.