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Which country's people have the longest life expectancy and why?
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Life expectancy has increased by 30 years since 1900, but which country has the highest life expectancy? Learn about life expectancy in this article.
How does desalination work?
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Desalination is the process of removing salt from water. Learn about desalination in this article from HowStuffWorks.
The IRS Already Has Our Data So Why Do We Still File Taxes?
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At least 30 countries have return-free filing systems, including Denmark, Sweden, Spain and the United Kingdom. Why doesn't the U.S.?
What Is a Paywall?
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Paywalls are online systems charging visitors to access Web content. Take a look at who is using paywalls, how paywalls work and if they are feasible.
The Bootstrap Myth: Climbing the Economic Ladder Takes More Than Hard Work
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Succeeding in the U.S. isn't just about effort. Learn how the 'bootstrap myth' oversimplifies economic mobility at HowStuffWorks Now.
'Avengers: Endgame' and the Science of the Marvel Universe
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HowStuffWorks talks to Sebastian Alvarado, scientist and author of a book on the science of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Who Rides Passenger Trains in the U.S. These Days?
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In 2015, the U.S. population numbered 320 million, but less than 10 percent of those people rode the rails. So who does?
How Interest Rates Work
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Interest rates are basically the price we pay for living in a world that relies heavily on credit and debt. Find out how interest rates work in this article.
How Radioactive Cleanup Works
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It's lunchtime, and you've spastically spilled soda all over your desk. Chances are you could tackle that mess faster than we could say "Mr. Clean." What do you do though when the spill is radioactive?
How the Minerva Project Works
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What's the next revolution in college education? Find out how the Minerva Project works at HowStuffWorks.