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Ohio Residents Fight to Give Lake Erie Legal Rights
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A growing network of global activists is taking an alternative approach to saving the environment: Pushing to recognize natural ecosystems as having legal rights like humans.
Early Twentieth Century Railroads
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Early 20th-century railroads saw major improvements in safety and comfort, as well as new regulations. Learn more about railroads in the early 1900s.
Railroads During the Depression
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Railroads struggled during the Great Depression, as did the rest of the nation. Read about railroads of the Depression era and the New Deal.
The Highly Venomous Timber Rattlesnake Is an American Icon
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If you're looking for the venomous timber rattler, the U.S. is the place to be, as these bad boys are found in at least 27 states.
How Thanksgiving Works
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Today, many associate the holiday less with pilgrims and American Indians and more with football and turkey. What's the real story of Thanksgivig Day?
10 Worst Recessions in U.S. History, Listed Chronologically
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Recessions are painful chapters in any nation's economic story, and the United States has experienced its fair share.
Is Insect Repellent Bad for Your Skin?
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Insect repellent on skin -- is it safe? Take a look at what is in insect repellents and if it is safe to have insect repellent on skin.
Can We Guess Where You Grew Up Based on Your Vocabulary?
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You may or may not be aware of the fact that a lot of the words you use come from the place you grew up. Choose the words you use the most, and we will take our best guess about where you were born! North, south, east or west?
Right to Repair Fight Just Got Big Boost From Biden
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President Joe Biden just signed a sweeping executive order that will create right-to-repair rules for cellphone companies, as well as big ag companies like John Deere. Who would be against that? We'll explain.
Systemic Racism Is More Than Simple Prejudice
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The phrase "systemic racism" has become very widespread in the U.S. in the past year or so, but what does it really mean?