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Money, Drugs and Madness: The Life and Death of Pablo Escobar
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Pablo Escobar was the most feared drug lords ever to rule the Colombian drug trade. HowStuffWorks delves into his brutal life and early death.
Is a free market "free" if it's regulated?
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A free market is subject to peaks and troughs in a bustling or failing economy -- no one regulates it. Learn how a free market works and theories behind it.
10 Things You Should Know About Rachel Carson
The late marine biologist Rachel Carson's groundbreaking book, "Silent Spring," debuted 60 years ago as one of the finest works of nature writing ever.
Are Some People Really Exempt From Paying Taxes?
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There's a popular myth that the IRS says paying taxes is voluntary, so no one has to do so. While that's untrue, certain wage earners are exempt from paying taxes. Who are these folks?
10 Questions to Ask Yourself If You're Considering Adoption
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Considering adoption? Take a look at our 10 questions to ask if you are considering adoption at HowStuffWorks.
Are air fresheners bad for your health?
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Air freshener dangers? How could something that's simply supposed to freshen the scent in the air be dangerous. Learn about air freshener dangers.
Fifty Percent of Americans Are the Usual Suspects
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Half the adults in the U.S. are in a network of police face-recognition databases, according to a 2016 Georgetown report. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
An Historian Explains Ukraine and Russia's Complex Relationship
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University of Michigan historian Ronald Suny answers some questions and corrects some falsehoods about the Ukrainian and Russian history that helped lead up to the current events.
5 Most Corrupt Presidents in U.S. History (Including a Civil War Hero)
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Many debates in American politics revolve around the question of most corrupt presidents to ever hold office in the White House. Historians usually evaluate corruption by looking at criminal indictments, abuse of power, financial misconduct, ethics violations, and documented scandals connected to a presidency.
How PLUS Loans Work
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PLUS loans are federally subsidized loans taken out by parents of college students. Learn more about PLUS loans in this article from HowStuffWorks.