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Frances Perkins: The Unsung Creator of U.S. Social Security

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FDR'sS secretary of labor was responsible for the social 'safety net' programs that kept Americans afloat during the dark days of the Depression.

Why Solar Geoengineering Should be Part of the Climate Crisis Solution

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The controversial technology of reflecting sunlight away from the planet could help blunt the worst impacts of climate change. Harvard University climate scientist David Keith weighs in.

How Food Tasters Work

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If you would love to eat ice cream all day, maybe you can put that desire to work as a food taster. Learn more about food tasters at HowStuffWorks.

How the Autobahn Works

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The autobahn has a reputation for high-speed freedom, but it's not as wild as you may think. Read about the autobahn at HowStuffWorks.

10 Tips for Choosing Your Kid's First Car

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Choosing your kid's first car can be a nerve-racking experience. Find out if there's a better way to choose your kid's first car at HowStuffWorks.

Can You Identify the World Capital When Only Shown One Photo of It? Most Fail!

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The Eiffel Tower not only represents Paris, but the symbol of the country globally. A symbol which embodies the city of love and a country that not only produces fragrant cheeses but also performed the world's first artificial heart transplant and face transplant. But you already know that! So see how many other world capitals you can recognize!

Can You Identify More Than 11 of These Classic Cars?

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They say the average car loses 90% of its value after 10 years, but these aren't your average cars. They've been around for at least 20 years and can be worth millions. Test your auto skills and try to identify 11 of these classic cars.

NASA's 10 Greatest Achievements

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NASA's 10 greatest achievements range from technical feats to displays of human ingenuity. Learn about NASA's 10 greatest achievements.

How the Mafia Works

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The Mafia has controlled everything from the street-corner drug trade to labor-union leadership to high-level politicians. How did it start and what's its status now?

10 Major Players in the Private Sector Space Race

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Sure, the shuttles may be sitting around in museums now, but our journey to space is far from over. Get ready to meet some serious contenders in the new space race.

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