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What Is a Postal Code? A Brief History of Zip Codes
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You use it all the time, but what is a postal code, really? In short, a zip code expedites mail delivery and helps prevent fraudulent activity on credit cards.
10 Kid-friendly Places to Volunteer
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Volunteering is an excellent way to help others. It's also an awesome activity you can do with your kids to teach them how to give back to the community.
10 Whistleblowers and the Horrors They Exposed
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When people leak knowledge of illicit or immoral activities, they're thrust onto the world stage. Here are 10 whistleblowers who made big waves.
What's a uranium centrifuge?
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Iran has announced its activation of a second set of uranium centrifuges. These machines are at the core of the uranium-enrichment process. Find out where the centrifuge fits into the equation.
Alexa, Buy a Dollhouse!
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Voice-activated personal assistants like Alexa sound super useful - until they start following other people's orders. Learn more at HowStuffWorks Now.
What is in moth balls? Is it harmful to people?
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Moth balls use fumes to kill moths and moth larvae. Learn more about moth balls and find out what the main active ingredient is in moth balls.
How the U.S. Coast Guard Works
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Unique among the U.S. armed forces, the Coast Guard is perpetually on active duty, entrusted with lots responsibilities and chronically underfunded. Learn about the U.S. Coast Guard.
The French Resistance Took Many Forms During WWII
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After the fall of Paris in 1940, French Gen. Charles de Gaulle called for resistance to the Nazis. From military sabotage to civilian clandestine activities, the French answered and resisted mightily.
The Bengal Cat Hybrid Has a Controversial Backstory
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A hybrid cross between a small Asian leopard cat and a domestic cat, the Bengal cat will keep you busy with its intelligence and active personality. It may even shower with you.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Crafts
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On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, learn more about this important activist by making one of these interesting craft projects. Learn how in this article.