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How does Groupon work?
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Groupon has been called the fastest-growing company in history. Learn how Groupon works and what Groupon is all about.
Are millennials really the first generation to do worse than their parents?
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What do the current economic downturns mean for 20-somethings long-term? Will millennials really be the first generation to do worse than their parents?
What Attracts Roaches and Where Do Roaches Hide?
Cockroaches are nasty little critters and one of the worst things about them is you never know where they're hiding. We'll tell you 10 places they could be and how to get rid of them.
Reactive Depression
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Reactive depression can be devastating no matter what triggers it. But how is reactive -- or situational -- depression different from clinical depression?
How Air Tubs Work
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Lots of people like the relaxing massage they get from the water jets in a hot tub. But some people prefer a gentler touch. How are air tubs different from whirlpools?
What Does Defund the Police Actually Mean?
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There have been increasing calls to cities to divert funding away from police departments to other means of solving social problem. But how does that work?
Beyond the Oats Box: 9 Facts About Quakers
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The most famous Quaker (the one on the oats box) is not even a real person. This religious group has had much success in a sweeter area of food: chocolate!
How the Hum Works
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Hummmmmm. Annoyed yet? Imagine if you heard that sound every night no matter what you did. Likened to a diesel engine idling in the distance, the Hum is a sound some people can never get away from. It's even caused suicide. But is it real?
How Kin Selection Works
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We're used to taking the phrase "survival of the fittest" to mean it's an "every man for himself" world. But some animals (like worker bees) sacrifice themselves to ensure their species lives on. Why would they do this?
How Shallow Diving Works
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Shallow diving essentially involves extreme belly flopping. Learn how shallow diving works.