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How Do New States Become Part of the U.S.?
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Candidates for the "51st state" include Puerto Rico, Guam and Washington, D.C. How likely is this to happen for any of them, and how did the U.S. get the 50 it already has?
Could Noah's ark really have happened?
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Is it possible that Noah's ark really existed? Find out more about Noah's ark and if a great flood was a reality.
How Kwanzaa Works
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The holiday of Kwanzaa is a time to honor African traditions. It lasts seven days, uses seven symbols and sets forth seven ideals. How is it celebrated?
What causes the sound of a heartbeat?
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We're all familiar with the sound of a heartbeat: lub-dub, lub-dub. Learn what causes the sound of a heartbeat and why yours might sound different.
How the Doppler Effect Works
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The Doppler effect is why you hear the sound from a moving object change as it nears and passes you. Find out how the Doppler effect works.
What Does 'Androgyny' Mean Today?
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It's one of those words that might remind you of certain gender-bending musicians from the '80s, but what does it mean today?
Think You Don't Get Enough Protein? That May Just Be Hype
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Global retail sales of protein supplement products reached a staggering $18.9 billion in 2020, but is all this extra protein in our diets really necessary?
How the Gender Pay Gap Works
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The gender pay gap is usually expressed something like this: Women make 80 cents for every dollar a man makes. Let's explore the gap at HowStuffWorks.
How to Have a Great Date on a Budget
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Want to know how to have a great date on a budget? Visit Discovery Health to learn how to have a great date on a budget.
How Gerrymandering Works
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Gerrymandering has always been a problem, but technology has made it a lot worse. Find out how gerrymandering works in this HowStuffWorks article