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How Social Security Works
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Social Security pays benefits to retired and disabled Americans. Learn how the Social Security system works and why some say Social Security is bankrupt.
Can You Match the Company to Its Famous Mascot?
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Did you know that Elsie the Cow was created in 1936, which makes her the oldest brand mascot in the U.S.? See how well you can match these most-beloved mascots, including those that have been around awhile, like Elsie, and those that are new, to the brand they're associated with.
How Sunspots Work
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Sunspots are explained in this article. Learn about sunspots.
How Newspapers Work
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Newspapers are explained in this article. Learn about newspapers.
10 Weirdest Failed Constitutional Amendments
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Think you have an original idea for a Constitutional amendment? Are you sure it hasn't been brought up one of the other 11,000 times?
28 Industrial Revolution Inventions That Shaped Our World
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Many inventions during the Industrial Revolution caused Europeans and Americans to move from an agricultural economy to an industrial one and changed the world forever. What were the top 10?
How Parenting Coaches Work
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Do parenting coaches really make a difference? Read about how parenting coaches help with issues from toilet training to attachment issues.
Do men and women vote differently?
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Do men and women vote differently? Find out whether gender plays a role in politics to cause men and women to vote differently.
Why do children play?
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Children in every part of the world play. Philosophers and psychologists say children play for more reasons than just having fun. Learn more.
How the Tesla Turbine Works
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The Tesla turbine was one of the many inventions of Nikola Tesla, the father of alternating current. Learn more about the Tesla turbine.