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What 'An Inconvenient Truth' Got Right (And Wrong) About Climate Change

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Now that its sequel is out, where did Al Gore's landmark environmental documentary hit the mark? What did it get wrong?

5 Things You Didn't Know About 'Sesame Street'

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You and your kids may have grown up watching "Sesame Street" so you may think you know all there is to know about Big Bird at friends. But not so fast.

Dickey Amendment Blocks Research on Gun Violence, Critics Say

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Many public health researchers say funding restrictions imposed by Congress hinder efforts to prevent gun violence. HowStuffWorks looks at the law.

The Human Brain Is Hardwired for Poetry

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Research suggests the human brain is wired to distinguish the rhyme and rhythm of verse from ordinary prose, and to react to literary contemplation.

Pantheon vs. Parthenon: What's the Difference?

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It's easy to confuse the Parthenon and the Pantheon. The names are so similar, and they're both ancient ruins. But despite those similarities, the two structures are very different.

The Saltwater Underground Railroad Moved Slaves From Florida to Freedom

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The Saltwater Underground Railroad was a coastal escape route followed by slaves from the American South into the British-controlled Bahamas.

What's the Difference Between a Brown Bear and a Black Bear?

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Yes, the obvious fur color seems like a dead giveaway, but you can't always judge a bear by the color of its fur.

Who Invented Graham Crackers and Why?

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Graham crackers were invented by Presbyterian minister Sylvester Graham as part of a radical 19th-century diet. His goal? To curb joy and sexual desires.

Cultural Appropriation or Appreciation? Sometimes the Line Is Blurry

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HowStuffWorks finds out what cultural appropriation is and gives some examples of it. Also how can you be sure you are not culturally appropriating?

10 Countries Besides the U.S. That Have Electoral Colleges

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Other countries besides the U.S. have electoral college systems. HowStuffWorks looks at some of them.

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