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Can the President Control Gas Prices?
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Gas prices are notoriously volatile. Does the president have any control over how much you pay at the pump?
7 Most Populated Countries in the World
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The world's population passed 8 billion in 2022, but which countries contributed the most to the increase? Here are the top seven countries
Exactly what happens if we run out of water?
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On a planet that is 70 percent water, people don't have enough clean, safe water to drink. We're in a water crisis, and water rights are becoming a big issue. What happens if we just plain run out?
10 Most Spectacular Lottery Burnouts
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Winning the lottery is everyone's dream, but winners say it can be a nightmare. Learn about 10 of the most spectacular lottery burnouts.
How the National Security Council Works
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The National Security Council provides advice to the president on intelligence matters and coordinates activities in various government agencies. At least in theory. In reality, each U.S. president has used the council in the way that suits him.
How Transdermal Implants Work
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You've heard of tattoos and tongue rings, but transdermal implants take body modification to a new level. Learn about transdermals at HowStuffWorks.
How the GED Test Works
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Every year, hundreds of thousands of people take the GED test. How does the GED test work? Find out at HowStuffWorks.
Did Journalist Dorothy Kilgallen's Probe of JFK's Assassination Lead to Her Death?
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Columnist and investigative reporter Dorothy Kilgallen covered numerous big stories from the 1940s through the 1960s. But her death by overdose in 1965 while investigating the John F. Kennedy assassination remains a subject of controversy.
Say it Ain't So, Joe: 10 Infamous Sports Cheating Scandals
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Professional sports history is littered with infamous cheating scandals. Learn about 10 of the most infamous sports cheating scandals.
Do Countries With Stricter Gun Laws Really Have Fewer Homicides?
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Ask a card-carrying member of the NRA and you'll get one answer. Ask a member of Everytown for Gun Safety and you'll get another. We look at the research that underlies this controversial topic.