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How Margin Accounts Work

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Margin accounts allow you to borrow the money to buy stock. Learn about this risky investment option in How Margin Accounts Work.

Are granite countertops on their way out?

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Granite countertops have been all the rage for kitchens for quite some time. But are granite countertops now on their way out?

Why Isn't Washington, D.C. Already a State?

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The residents of the U.S. capital pay taxes and serve in the armed forces but have no voting representation in Congress. Many Democrats want to change that.

Why Did Hitler Write 'Mein Kampf'?

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In 1925, Adolf Hitler published the first volume of a semi-autobiographical book that laid out his racist policies. But should anyone read it?

Red Roses or Yellow? Every Flower Has a Secret Meaning

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Floriography - the association of flowers with special virtues and sentiments - has been a practice from antiquity to the present day.

When Krakatoa Blew: How the 1883 Eruption Changed the World

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The 1883 Krakatoa eruption was gigantic and deadly, but the advent of modern communications and mass media helped to make it one of the earliest and best-known modern natural catastrophes.

10 Classy Wedding Shower Ideas

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These 10 classy wedding shower ideas are perfect for celebrating the new bride. Get inspired with these 10 classy wedding shower ideas.

Eugenics Overshadows the Legacy of Scientific Genius Francis Galton

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Francis Galton did pioneering work in meteorology, psychology, statistics and biometrics. But today he is mainly remembered for promoting eugenics.

What Are the Books of the Bible in Order? Who Chose Them?

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The books that make up the Bible were written over a span of 1,000 years. During that time, many other religious writings were also produced. So, who decided which would be part of the Bible and which would be left out?

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