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10 Most Common Cat Breeds You'll Find in U.S. Homes

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Second only to dogs, domestic cats are among the most common pets that people keep in their homes around the world. Cat lovers raise these animals thanks to their ease of house training and gentle nature compared to much larger animals. All the variation may make you wonder: What are the most common cat breeds?

Why Just 5% of Americans Account for 50% of U.S. Health Care Spending

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Health care spending in America goes up enormously every year. Yet just a small number of people account for most of the money. Why is this and how can we rein that in?

10 Dirtiest Cities in the U.S. (L.A. Shockingly Isn't One of Them)

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Living in a city offers a lot of excitement and opportunity on a daily basis, but it also comes with some downsides like pollution, trash and health risks. So, which cities have it worst? LawnStarter did a deep dive on this very topic to uncover the dirtiest cities in the U.S.

Why in the World Do U.S. Presidents Pardon Turkeys?

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Every year the U.S. president pardons a turkey and Americans eat it up. Not the bird, but the ceremony. How did this priceless tradition even start?

The U.S. Air Force Dropped an Atomic Bomb on South Carolina in 1958

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In the 1950s a nuclear bomb was accidentally dropped on rural South Carolina. Learn more about this weird history in this HowStuffWorks article.

Here's What Happens in the U.S. President's Daily Brief

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President-elect Trump has skipped the President's Daily Brief several times. Learn more about the President's Daily Brief at HowStuffWorks Now.

Why are antidepressants the most prescribed drug in the U.S.?

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Antidepressant medications are now the most prescribed drugs. Find out why doctors are prescribing more antidepressant medications.

Do You Know Your U.S. Marines Lingo?

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One-two-three-four, do you love the Marine Corps?! If you do, then you need to prove it. Sure you can walk the walk but here's where you talk the talk. Take the quiz and show us what you've got. Oorah!

What Was America's First Terrorist Threat?

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Terrorism on the Barbary Coast began in the 15th century and plagued the young American nation. Learn how the U.S. fought off terrorism from the Barbary States.

15 Largest Cities in California, Ranked by Population

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California, the Golden State, is synonymous with stunning beaches, innovative tech hubs and Hollywood glamour. As the most populous state in the U.S., California is home to some of the nation's largest and most influential cities.

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