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What Does 'Caucasian' Really Mean?

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It's easy to equate Caucasian with white. But the word Caucasian touches on issues deeper than skin color. HowStuffWorks looks at its true meaning.

Women, are you getting enough iron?

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Are you getting enough iron? Learn how to tell whether you're getting enough iron at Discovery Health.

Coast Guard Rescue Swimmers Risk All to Save Lives

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U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmers routinely jump out of helicopters into dangerous waters, risking their lives to save others.

What's the Difference Between Global Warming and Climate Change?

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Global warming and climate change are terms often treated like synonyms, but they have different meanings. We'll explain the difference and why both are so important to know.

The Messy Legacy of the Columbus Day Holiday

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As more states are swapping Columbus Day celebrations for Indigenous Peoples' Day observances, does Columbus Day still have any relevance?

U.S. Adoptees May Soon Gain Access to Their Original Birth Certificates

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Since the 1940s, the birth certificates of adopted children have been routinely changed to reflect the history and names of adoptive parents. States across the nation increasingly favor allowing adoptees access to the originals.

How Dangerous Was the Ohio Chemical Train Derailment?

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The disastrous Feb. 3 train derailment contaminated East Palestine, Ohio. We talked to an expert about the potential environmental and health impacts to come.

Chances Are You'll Never See a Pine Marten in the Wild

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Pine martens are elusive and love to stay hidden in deep forests, but with strong claws, they are great climbers and hunters.

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.

How NORAD Works

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NORAD is a military operation that is jointly run by the United States and Canada. Learn about NORAD and the unique location for the NORAD headquarters.

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