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People Are Snatching Up Treasury I Bonds Paying 9.62 Percent
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The old-school savings bond is suddenly hot again, thanks to its inflation-protected interest rate.
La Pascualita: Bridal Shop Mannequin or Embalmed Corpse?
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La Pascualita stands silent and still in the window of a bridal shop in Chihuahua, Mexico. Many say she isn't plastic, but the embalmed corpse of the store's former owner.
Remembering Singer, Actor and Activist Harry Belafonte
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Harry Belafonte has died. A shining star in his own right, Belafonte was a key supporter of the civil rights movement and other humanitarian missions.
What's the Dill? The History of the Pickle
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People have been pickling cucumbers since the time of Cleopatra. Why the cucumber and why is the pickle always served with your deli sandwich?
The Long Strange History of License Plates in the U.S.
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When license plates were first introduced in the U.S. in 1901, you had to make your own. Nowadays, prisoners make them for you. Yes, it's true.
How Animatronics Works
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Animatronics made cinematic history long before digital effects were around. Learn about how animatronics are created, programmed and controlled.
How Recessions Work
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What goes up must come down: Periodic recessions are a natural part of any nation's economic cycle. Find out exactly what a recession is, how it happens and what can turn it around.
How Internet Cookies Work
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Cookies are used by Web sites to keep track of their visitors. Are cookies letting Big Brother into your PC? Find out what Internet cookies are.
How Income Taxes Work
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If you've ever filled out a 1040, you know the U.S. tax system and the agency that keeps it going are complex and mystifying entities. Get the lowdown on this essential piece of the U.S. government.
How the NASA Space Food Research Lab Works
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The NASA Space Food Research Lab develops all of the food used on NASA missions. Learn about the NASA Space Food Research Lab and space food.