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Meet Florence Kelley: Labor Reformer, Abolitionist and Co-founder of the NAACP
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Grateful that U.S. law ensures decent working conditions and children go to school instead of working in mines? Thank Florence Kelley and her father.
10 Things We Love to Hate About the '70s and '80s
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There were some totally awesome things about the decades that span the 1970s and 1980s. But man, are there things we're glad to leave in the past. Here are 10 of them.
Why 'Shrinkflation' Has You Paying More for Less
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It's not your imagination - companies are shrinking the sizes of their products while charging the same or even more. Here's why.
5 Most Common Last Names on Each Continent (Except Antarctica)
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The surnames popular around the globe reflect everything from one's ancestry to regional colonizers to occupations.
Can You Die of Boredom?
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It seems unlikely someone could die of boredom, but what does science say? Can you be bored to death? Learn how boredom affects lives in harmful ways.
Did Betsy Ross Really Make the First American Flag?
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Did Betsy Ross really make the first American flag? Learn the myths and facts about Betsy Ross and the first American flag.
How VolunteerMatch Works
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VolunteerMatch is a Web site that connects nonprofits with volunteers. Learn to use VolunteerMatch to find a volunteer opportunity or recruit volunteers.
Can skin cleansers be moisturizing?
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Can skin cleansers be moisturizing? Find out if skin cleansers can be moisturizing at HowStuffWorks.
How Does a Hippo Make Its Own Sunscreen?
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Hippo sunscreen is actually the thick sweat that hippos produce to protect their skin from the sun. Learn why red hippo sunscreen is such powerful stuff.
How Steam Engines Work
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Steam engines powered all early locomotives, steam boats and factories -- they fueled the Industrial Revolution. Learn how the steam engine produces power!