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How Many Countries Are There in the World?
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It's a big old world and the number of countries it contains changes all the time. So, do you know how many there are? It's not an easy question.
People Are Snatching Up Treasury I Bonds Paying 9.62 Percent
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The old-school savings bond is suddenly hot again, thanks to its inflation-protected interest rate.
5 Reasons Why 'Following Your Passion' May Be Problematic
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We've all heard the career advice to "follow your passion." Is it brilliance or bunk?
Should You Get a COVID-19 Booster Shot Now or Wait Until Fall?
Two immunologists weigh the options of either getting a COVID-19 booster shot now or in the fall.
Was an Evil Spirit Released When Japan's 'Killing Stone' Split in Half?
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When the "killing stone," or "SesshÅ seki," split March 5, 2022, on the plains of Mount Nasu in Japan, was the devious spirit Tamamo-no-Mae released into the world to wreak havoc?
How Short Is the World's Smallest Person?
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The current record holder is an actress and social media influencer who uses her celebrity to spread positive messages.
Unsightly But Sweet, Mr. Happy Face Wins World's Ugliest Dog Contest
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Ugliness, like beauty, may be in the eye of the beholder. A 17-year-old dog with tumors and a sweet disposition won the annual contest.
Do Fish Sleep? They Have to ... Right?
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It's hard to imagine Nemo catching some z's in the Great Barrier Reef. But fish do need rest. Do they sleep like we do?
Emperor Hirohito and Japan's Role in World War II
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Japan's Emperor Hirohito reigned for more than 60 years, and his tenure included World War II. Although he was never prosecuted for war crimes, many historians say he should have been.
Menstrual Leave: An Idea Whose Time Has Come?
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More 3.5 billion women menstruate every month worldwide. Menstrual leave policies could help modernize our collective response to a natural biological occurrence.