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Net Neutrality Primer
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If you spend any amount of time surfing the Web, you've probably come the term "net neutrality." But what is it, and why is it stirring up controversy in Congress, the business world and the blogosphere?
Mary Edwards Walker: Civil War Surgeon and the Only Female Medal of Honor Recipient
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We'll be blunt: Mary Edwards deserves mad respect. She was a feminist and abolitionist; the first female Civil War surgeon in the U.S. Army; and a Civil War POW. Plus she wore pants!
How Police Dogs Work
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K-9 cops can sniff out drugs, bombs and suspects that would leave human cops ransacking entire cities. Learn all about the K-9 police force.
Top 10 American Political Dynasties
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American political dynasties include the Rockefellers and the Bushes. What are 10 of the most successful political dynasties?
13 of the World's Most Infamous Cults
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Maybe you've heard about drinking the Kool-Aid or listening to The Family Jams - but what do you really know about some of the world's most infamous cults?
Peyote Is Endangered, Spiritually Sacred and Becoming Legal
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Long-banned in the U.S., except for religious purposes, peyote is starting to be decriminalized in some cities. But is that a good thing for this endangered plant?
How Duels Work
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Pistols at dawn! The challenge is issued. To turn it down would leave you marked a coward for life. You meet at the chosen spot. You could be severely wounded or killed today. Why is all this happening? Because you made fun of his hat.
How Planned Parenthood Works
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Planned Parenthood is pretty controversial for a nonprofit organization. As the largest abortion provider in the U.S., Planned Parenthood has its share of critics.
What's the difference between a semi-automatic weapon and a machine gun?
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The term "semi-automatic weapon" is used in the U.S. media often. But what does it really mean? Is it just another term for a machine gun?
How Time Works
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Ever wonder why we start our year on the first of January? Or why we have January and the other 11 months in the first place? Find out all about time.