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Crystal Flutes and Human Hair: 8 Random Items Found in the Library of Congress

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When singer Lizzo played a glass flute owned by President James Madison, we stopped to wonder what else might be hiding in the Library of Congress.

10 Amazing Things Dogs Can Sense

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Dogs have great senses and are insightful, intuitive creatures. See 10 amazing things dogs can sense to learn more.

Why Jane Elliott's Blue Eyes/Brown Eyes Racism Exercise Is So Powerful

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Jane Elliott has been exposing racist thinking for more than 50 years using eye color. Some think her methodology is too harsh. She couldn't care less.

How Drone Strikes Work

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We know how drone strikes are supposed to work: After careful monitoring, the bad guy is targeted and taken out. The reality is often much hazier - and deadlier.

How The Thing Works

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The Thing is a cultural icon that just won't die. Learn more about the creature from the classic 1950s sci-fi flick The Thing.

How Electroconvulsive Therapy Works

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Most of us don't intuitively classify electroshocks as therapeutic, but this 1950s-era treatment has changed a lot since it was first introduced. When and why do mental health experts now turn to it?

How the Space Launch System Will Work

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Have you met the driving force behind the U.S. space program for the foreseeable future? Take a second to get acquainted with the proposed blasting behemoth.

Can You Complete the Song Titles With the Correct Colors?

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Pocahontas knows all about the "Colors of the Wind," but when it comes to contemporary music, there's a song title for every segment of the spectrum. Think you've got what it takes to transcend this rainbow?

How Amputation Works

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What makes a surgical amputation necessary? This article will answer the questions you may have about how amputation surgery works.

10 of the Biggest IPOs in History

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Ten of the biggest IPOs are explained in this article. Learn about 10 of the biggest IPOs.

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