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The Richest Woman in the World and 4 Wealthy Runners-up
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Although she is far from the richest person in the world - a title currently held by LMVH CEO Bernault Arnault - Françoise Bettencourt Meyers is still doing fine for herself.
Tuskegee Syphilis Study: Failing to Treat Black Men for 40 Years
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The Tuskegee syphilis study, also known as the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) Untreated Syphilis Study at Tuskegee, is one of the most infamous chapters in the history of U.S. public health and scientific research. PHS, in collaboration with the Tuskegee Institute, conducted the study, which aimed to observe the natural history of untreated syphilis in Black men from Macon County, Alabama.
Love at First Sight? A Study Says It's Probably Just Lust
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Love or Lust? HowStuffWorks looks at a new study that determines whether love at first sight really exists.
How Retail Brands Use Music to Generate More Sales
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This is today's Muzak and retailers are banking on it for more sales. HowStuffWork looks at what role music plays in marketing big brands.
The First 'Killer Robot' Was Around Back in 1979
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With the Campaign to Stop Killer Robots heating up, we step back a few decades to look at the first human death by robot.
Why Do Americans Vote on a Tuesday in November?
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Voting on a Tuesday in November has been a U.S. tradition since the 1840s, but the timing makes it difficult for many people to exercise their right to vote. What are states doing about it?
How Glasses Correct Colorblindness
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Colorblindness affects around 300 million people worldwide. HowStuffWorks explains what it is and how glasses can help.
Ridiculous History: When Scientists Hid Under Beds to Do Research
Experimental protocol has changed since the 1930s when two researchers hid under the beds of college students to eavesdrop on their conversations.
'Fire Rainbows' and 'Sun Dogs': Weird Weather in the Smartphone Age
Smartphone cameras enable us to take striking pictures of strange atmospheric phenomena-though we don't always know what we're seeing.
Unraveling Khipu: The Inca Knot Language
The Incas never invented a system of written language, but khipu is how they communicated. HowStuffWorks looks at the language of the Inca.