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How Wages Work
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Wages are much more than a paycheck. Learn about wages, the Fair Labor Standards Act, types of pay, the minimum wage debate, payroll taxes and what FICA is.
How Ad Slogans Work
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Ad slogans are techniques companies use to make their products and services memorable to you. Read about ad slogans here!
How Mardi Gras Works
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HowStuffWorks takes a fun-filled trip to New Orleans to learn all about the roots, traditions and current practices of Mardi Gras.
How Preschool Works
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Preschool can be fun for kids but it also affects development. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about preschool.
How the Living Earth Simulator Will Work
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You may have noticed that our planet isn't terribly predictable. Could a German polymath and an unfathomable pile of data change that?
How many people does one farmer feed in a year?
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One farmer's annual output can feed many people -- but exactly how many? Find out how tricky it is to see how many people a farmer feeds each year.
Could income tax be replaced by a consumption-based sales tax?
A consumption-based tax, sometimes called the Fair Tax, is one alternative to the current U.S. tax system. Learn more about a consumption-based tax.
10 Tips for Retirement Savings
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Having enough retirement savings can help you live comfortably in your golden years. See 10 tips for retirement savings to get started.
How Kudzu Works
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Kudzu is explained in this article. Learn about kudzu.
How the Gender Pay Gap Works
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The gender pay gap is usually expressed something like this: Women make 80 cents for every dollar a man makes. Let's explore the gap at HowStuffWorks.