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How Ranked-choice Voting Works
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Supporters of ranked-choice voting say it helps elect more centrist candidates, but critics worry about the downsides.
How Charismatic Megafauna Work
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People flock to zoos to see pandas, lions and monkeys - but why? Learn more about charismatic megafauna at HowStuffWorks.
Frances Perkins: The Unsung Creator of U.S. Social Security
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FDR'sS secretary of labor was responsible for the social 'safety net' programs that kept Americans afloat during the dark days of the Depression.
How the Cost of Education Works
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How is education funded in the U.S.? Find out how the cost of education works at HowStuffWorks.
How Fatal Familial Insomnia Works
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Fatal familial insomnia is a rare genetic variation of the debilitating sleeping disorder. Learn more about FFI at HowStuffWorks.
Americans Rely on a Patchwork of Options to Pay for Elder Health Care
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HowStuffWorks looks at costs for medical care during the senior years and how people pay for them.
A New Frontier: The 12 Best Modern Western Films
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Hollywood was built upon the foundation laid down by the Western film genre and after fading in popularity during the late twentieth century, Westerns have quietly seen a resurgence. The golden era of 50s/60s Western films produced some of the greatest films of all time, many of which made our list of The 10 Greatest Westerns of All-Time. As it turns [...] The post A New Frontier: The 12 Best Modern Western Films appeared first on Goliath.
16 Actors and Actresses Hollywood Refuses to Cast Anymore
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From Brendan Fraser to Charlie Sheen, for some reason or another these once-beloved actors and actresses are rarely cast nowadays. The post Actors and Actresses Hollywood Refuses To Cast Anymore appeared first on Goliath.
What Are Mines?
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Underground mining has come a long way from the days of men with pickaxes and canaries. It relies much more heavily on machinery that makes it much safer than in the past. Which techniques are used in mining today?
Can You Match the Traditional Clothing to Its Country of Origin?
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Traditional dress has been a part of people's cultures for centuries, and today, people still wear formal dress items during cultural events and on weddings. Are you a know-it-all? Let's see if you can name all traditional attires from around the world.