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Donald Glover Loves the Social Message in 'Solo'

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'Solo: A Star Wars Story' has a social conscience, and Donald Glover, who plays Lando, is just the guy to embrace it. Read more at HowStuffWorks.

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.

The Nutty Story of Red Pistachios and the Iran Hostage Crisis 

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There was a day when you ate pistachios with the understanding that you'd come away with red fingers and red mouth. What happened to red pistachios?

11 of the Biggest Lies in History

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You don't look fat in those pants. I am not a crook. I never met her. Lots of us lie, but some lies are more detrimental than others. What are some of the biggest whoppers ever told?

How Self-inflating Tires Work

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Self-inflating tires can change their PSI to adjust to road conditions. Learn about self-inflating tire systems and how they're being adapted for consumers.

How Does Amazon Deliver Stuff So Fast?

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Amazon began disrupting logistics when it first formed in 1994 - and it's not stopping now. How does it and other e-commerce retailers get stuff to you so fast?

From Bigfoot to Nessie, There's a Cryptid for Every Nagging Fear

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A cryptid is an animal whose existence is unproven, meaning no corpse or live specimen has ever been documented by the scientific community. But believers still persist.

Why Do Some Countries Seem to Dominate the Olympics?

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Why do some countries seem to dominate the Olympics? Find out why athletes from some countries seem to dominate the Olympic Games each year.

What is clean coal technology?

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Clean coal reduces the harmful emissions caused by the burning of fossil fuels. Learn about the development of clean coal and the uses for clean coal technology.

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