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Female Citizen Scientists Set Sail to Tackle Ocean Plastic

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EXXpedition founder Emily Penn will captain the 300, all-female crew in its first Round the World sailing voyage.

What's the Difference Between Global Warming and Climate Change?

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Global warming and climate change are terms often treated like synonyms, but they have different meanings. We'll explain the difference and why both are so important to know.

The Messy Legacy of the Columbus Day Holiday

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As more states are swapping Columbus Day celebrations for Indigenous Peoples' Day observances, does Columbus Day still have any relevance?

Here's Why Macadamia Nuts Are So Delicious and So Crazy Expensive

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The mildly flavored, slightly oily, softly crunchy macadamia is prized all over the world, but grown mostly in Hawaii. HowStuffWorks takes a look.

Why Frederick Douglass Was the Father of the Civil Rights Movement

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Frederick Douglass spent the first 15 years of his life as a slave but rose to become a famous orator and abolitionist.

How the Pledge of Allegiance Went from Marketing Ploy to Classroom Staple

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The Pledge of Allegiance started as just part of a marketing campaign to sell flags. But along the way, it became something much much bigger.

Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Barista?

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Want to peer into the mind of a barista? Try this quiz now, which will test your knowledge on coffee drinks, coffee tools and coffee brews and roasts. If you think you can easily do the job of a barista, let's see if you can score at least a 90% on this quiz!

How Much Do You Know About the Seven Wonders of the World?

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The Seven Wonders of the World are legendary for capturing our hearts and imaginations. People travel all the way across the world to see one of the wonders, as though it were a pilgrimage. This quiz will take you there, without the expensive airfare.

Do Unbiased Jurors Exist in the Age of Social Media?

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About seven in 10 Americans log on to social media, the Pew Research Center reported in April 2021. They chat with friends and family, play games and read the news. By the time a high-profile court case rolls around for jury selection, there's a good chance those potential jurors have heard something about it. Can the impartial jury system survive the digital age?

What Billions in U.S. Aid Accomplished in Afghanistan: 5 Questions Answered

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Some $150 billion in nonmilitary U.S. aid flowed into Afghanistan from 2001 to 2020, but what exactly was accomplished in that time with that amount of money?

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