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A Short History of Skid Row
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In the 20th century, there were dozens of Skid Rows across America, but today only one has been at the same location for over a century: Skid Row, Los Angeles. Why has it lasted for so long?
Junko Furuta: Examining the Light Sentences of Her Killers
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Junko Furuta's tragic 1988 murder led to lenient sentences for her teenage assailants, sparking debate over Japan's juvenile justice system.
The Biggest Oil Producer in the World Is in North America
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The biggest oil producer in the world is the United States. That has been true since 2018, when U.S. crude oil production moved past every other country and has generally increased on the back of shale oil, hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling
The 5 Smallest Economies in the World Are All Island Nations
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Ranking the smallest economies in the world sounds simple, but it opens a window into how the global economy really works. When you rank smallest economies by nominal GDP, you are looking at gross domestic product at current prices, not quality of life, political stability, or human resilience.
How Performance-enhancing Drugs Work
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Performance-enhancing drugs are the frequent subject of controversy in the sporting world. Learn about performance-enhancing drugs and doping practices.
How Human Reproduction Works
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Reproduction is a basic drive in all animals, including humans. Think you know what human reproduction is all about? Discover the biology of sex.
How Octopuses Work
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The two centimeter male pillow octopus is dwarfed by his six-foot female pillow octopus mate. Learn more about the intriguing octopus.
How Seed Banks Work
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Seed banks store our world's seeds, in case disaster wipes out a plant species. Find out how seed banks protect our future.
How Food Cravings Work
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As you surf the Web, your mind is distracted by the thought of warm cookies floating in cold milk. Will this craving ever subside, or do you need chocolaty satisfaction ASAP?
10 Home Remedies for Wrinkles
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If you dread the crinkles and creases that come with aging -- don't! Stress only makes wrinkles worse. But how can you remedy the ones you've got?