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12 Deadly Diseases Cured in the 20th Century
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Diseases like polio and smallpox took countless lives before a cure was found. Read our list of 12 diseases that were cured in the 20th century.
Bipolar Disorder Overview
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Bipolar disorder, also called manic-depressive disorder, affects millions of Americans. Learn about mania, mood swings and how bipolar is treated.
How Homelessness Works
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Homelessness is an unfortunate situation that affects people who cannot afford a home. Learn about homelessness and how you can help the homeless.
Banned in the U.S.A: 7 Foods You Can't Eat in the United States
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These seven foods are banned in at least some, if not all, of the states in America. Have you tried any of them?
10 Hyperbole Examples That Make Mountains out of Molehills
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Hyperbole is an ancient Greek word that roughly translates to "go beyond." The many hyperbole examples you find in everyday speech align with this idea of going further than the truth to drive a point home.
Why Just 5% of Americans Account for 50% of U.S. Health Care Spending
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Health care spending in America goes up enormously every year. Yet just a small number of people account for most of the money. Why is this and how can we rein that in?
The Ultimate Cruise Ship Quiz
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How do mammoth cruise ships stay afloat? The principles of density and buoyancy plus lots of modern technology keep today's cruise ships sailing. Take this quiz to learn more about how cruise ships work.
Why do people avoid stepping on cracks?
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Generations of pedestrians have avoided stepping on cracks to prevent their poor mothers' backs from being broken. Is there a reason for this practice?
Why Do We Say 'Talk Turkey'?
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It's a phrase appropriate to Thanksgiving as well as other times of the year. But the most popular origin story has a disturbing explanation.
10 Uses of the Insanity Defense
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An insanity defense can be difficult to prove. Find out about 10 people who tried to use the insanity plea.