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Can You Identify the Animal From Its Paws?
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From cute and cuddly to ferocious and fierce, these animals have paws that should tell you exactly what they are. Are you familiar enough with their pads and claws to tell them apart?
How Adhesive Tape Works
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In 1925, after an auto paint job gone wrong, a young research assistant was struck by the idea for adhesive tape. But how does tape actually stick, and how are we able to peel it off a roll?
22 Famous Leaders Who Changed History Forever
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You don't have to be a prime minister, civil war general, Nobel Peace Prize laureate or founding father to learn the strengths of famous leaders and better your own life. You can learn a lot from the greatest leaders in history — including what to do and what not to do — and prepare for your time to lead others.
Most Powerful Countries: 2024 World Rankings
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The world's most powerful countries shape global affairs with economic strength, military power, tech, and cultural influence, driving international policy.
Are prefab homes killing the construction industry?
It's easy to rail against the new big thing, but prefab homes aren't that new or (in the U.S.) widely popular. So how have they affected the industry?
How Shapewear Works
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Squeezing into a tight pair of Spanx can make you look better, if not feel better. Learn about shapewear by reading this article at HowStuffWorks.
How Think Tanks Work
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Think tanks reign as the place where scholars, policy makers and other folks work to find solutions to public problems. Learn more about think tanks.
Jerry Lawson Forever Changed the Video Game Industry
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If you're a gamer, you've got Jerry Lawson to thank for inventing the first commercial home video game console with interchangeable game cartridges.
Ethnicity vs. Race vs. Nationality: An Explainer
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Humans are a diverse lot - which is good! The question of ethnicity vs. race vs. nationality is a source of much debate, even among experts.
10 Lively Facts About the Day of the Dead
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Day of the Dead is not Mexican Halloween. It's a celebration of life when the souls of the departed come home for feasting and fun.