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Most Mannequins Idealize Underweight, Unhealthy Bodies, Research Confirms
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How do mannequins measure up to real people, and what does that mean for body image? HowStuffWorks explains a new U.K. study.
Why Do Colleges Hand Out Honorary Degrees?
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The very first honorary degree on record was a brazen attempt to score points with a wealthy and politically connected bishop in 1478. Not much has changed since then.
How SATs Work
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The SAT is explained in this article. Learn about the SAT.
The Worst Air Quality in the World Is in Mountainous Terrain
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Air pollution is widely recognized as a major threat to public health, and while air quality data is widely available, the large-scale solutions are often difficult to enact. There are efforts in most developed countries to improve air quality, and pretty much everyone (except the polluters) agrees that it's an urgent problem.
How Public Grants Work
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Public grants are a type of grant where funding is received from the public through tax dollars. Learn about public grants in this article.
How Dental School Financial Aid Works
Dental school financial aid is explained in this article from HowStuffWorks. Learn about dental school financial aid.
How Public Schools Work
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Public schools educate about 50 million students a year. A look at costs, challenges, magnet and charter schools and teacher quality.
Feel Like a Fraud, Despite Your Success? You Might Have Impostor Syndrome
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If you constantly feel unworthy of your achievements you may have impostor syndrome. So, who gets it and how do you cope with it?
What types of questions are asked during grad school interviews?
Grad school interviews and the types of questions that are asked are explained in this article from HowStuffWorks. Learn about grad school interviews.
Which Character Are You on "The Inbetweeners?"
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"The Inbetweeners" is such a relatable show because the characters in it are exaggerated versions of us. You cringe at some, cheer for others, but recognize all of them. Which one are you? Take this quiz to find out!