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What Causes Stock Market Trading to Halt?

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During volatile periods in stock markets, exchanges will often employ 'circuit breakers' to keep stock prices from falling too far too fast.

Why Is the U.S. Dollar the World's Currency?

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Around the world, people convert their money into U.S. dollars, making it the de facto global currency. But how did the U.S. dollar become so mighty?

The Strange Tale of the Mysterious Dutch Ghost Ship Ourang Medan

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A strange radio message sent a search party to find an eerily silent ship manned by a deceased crew, their faces contorted in fear. What happened aboard the Ourang Medan has been a mystery ever since.

When Abortion Was Illegal, Women Turned to the Jane Collective

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HowStuffWorks looks back at the days when safe abortions were nearly nonexistent and at the collective of women who stepped in to provide them.

What State Is Washington, D.C., In?

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Washington, D.C. is the seat of America's federal government. But what state is Washington, D.C. in?

How 'Lasagna Gardening' Helps Create Healthy Soil

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"Lasagna gardening" is a no-till, no-dig method of organic gardening that helps create rich, healthy soil and requires very little work to get started.

How the Bessemer Process Changed the World of Steelmaking

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Uncover the impact of the Bessemer process, which revolutionized steel production and shaped modern society.

The World's First Motorcycle: Timeline and Features

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Learn how the invention of the world's first motorcycle in the 19th century shaped the future of mobility and revolutionized two-wheeled transportation.

What is fertilizer and why do plants need it?

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What is fertilizer and why do plants need it? What do the three numbers on most bags of fertilizer mean?

20 Hawaii Landmarks: Epic Views and Historical Significance

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From ancient kingdoms to pivotal moments in global history, the Hawaii landmarks scattered across the Rainbow State offer visitors a journey through centuries of Native Hawaiian culture, national significance and natural wonder. Here's what to explore on the major Hawaiian islands.

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