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Ohio Residents Fight to Give Lake Erie Legal Rights

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A growing network of global activists is taking an alternative approach to saving the environment: Pushing to recognize natural ecosystems as having legal rights like humans.

Who Invented the Telegraph?

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The telegraph was a groundbreaking invention that transformed communication in the 19th century. Explore its impact on news media and global connectivity.

Shared Electric Scooters: Commuter Solution or Urban Nightmare?

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Pay-as-you-go electric scooters are the latest fad in cities. HowStuffWorks wonders whether the fad is safe.

How Nuclear Bombs Work

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Nine countries hold the 13,000 nuclear weapons in the global stockpile. That's less than during the Cold War but it doesn't change the fact that these bombs are still a threat to global humanity. So how do they work and are we close to nuclear war?

2007 BRICK Award Winner: Jennifer Staple

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2007 BRICK Award winner Jennifer Staple's summer job led to a vision for global change, providing eye care to underserved people throughout the world.

How Did Earth Day Start?

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Every April 22, millions of people around the world gather to celebrate Earth Day. Who started Earth Day and when?

Is Santeria Considered Witchcraft? A Deep Dive into the Tradition

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Is Santeria witchcraft? Discover the origins, rituals, and cultural significance of Santeria, and why it's often misunderstood as witchcraft.

14 Southern States With Complicated Histories and Robust Cultures

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The Southern states include both sprawling farmlands and bustling cities. Often called "the South," this area played a pivotal role in shaping the identity of the United States.

How Urban Sprawl Works

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Urban sprawl occurs when people move from cities to the areas around them and develop the land with houses, businesses and roads. Learn about urban sprawl.

How Much of a Geographic Whiz Are You?

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Do you know your global places and local areas of interest? Get out your maps and wits, combine them and have fun in our Geography Whiz quiz!

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