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The Heaven's Gate Cult: A Sad, Strange Story of Manipulation
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"Internet cult" Heaven's Gate is seared in the memory of the '90s public for the fact that 39 members committed suicide wearing matching tracksuits and sneakers, as the Hale-Bopp comet approached Earth. But what made them do it?
Amerigo Vespucci, a Lurid Pamphlet and the Naming of America
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It pays to promote. That's how Amerigo Vespucci got a new continent named in his honor. That and a little historical misunderstanding.
Why a U.S. Yield Curve Inversion Worries Recession Watchers
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An inversion of the U.S. Treasury bond yield curve has predicted the last seven U.S. recessions. Is the U.S. in for another one soon?
Color Wheel Theory: How to Talk About Color
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Modern color theory got its start with, believe it or not, Sir Isaac Newton, who also discovered a little thing called gravity and invented calculus.
What Is an Oligarchy and Has the U.S. Become One?
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HowStuffWorks looks at exactly what an oligarchy is and whether the U.S. is teetering on the brink of becoming one, or already has become one.
Survivor Guilt: Living Through Major Trauma
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The suicides of two survivors of a mass school shooting show how long trauma lingers. HowStuffWorks looks how and why we process survivor guilt.
Recovered 'Lost Squadron' Plane Leads to New Mystery
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The search team used a radar-equipped drone to locate a P-38 from the so-called "Lost Squadron" that crash-landed in Greenland in 1942. But the story doesn't end there.
These Folks Retired in their 30s and 40s: Can You Do It Too?
HowStuffWorks looks at the FIRE movement (financial independence, retire early) and finds out how adherents retired so early.
What's the Difference Between Enabling and Supporting?
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HowStuffWorks looks at the differences between supporting an addict and enabling one.
How Your W-2 Works
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A W-2 form is provided by your employer and tracks your earnings. Find out why the W-2 form is so important and what you need to know about it.