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Is There a Hidden Cure for Cancer?
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A surprising percentage of Americans believe that Big Pharma is hiding the cure for cancer because there's a lot of money to be made treating the disease. Experts explain why this isn't true.
How Postdoctoral Financial Aid Works
Postdoctoral financial aid is a way for future doctors to pay for their education and training. Learn about postdoctoral financial aid.
Is it safer to remove asbestos from a building or leave it there?
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Asbestos removal is an important issue because asbestos can cause cancer and other respiratory problems. Learn more about asbestos removal.
How a State's Attorney Works
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A state's attorney has a lot of responsibilities. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about a state's attorney.
Do You Know the Meaning of These Common Acronyms?
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Life is short! One way that people try to save time is by using acronyms. But acronyms don't help very much if you don't understand what they stand for. So test your knowledge of them now with our quiz!
How Food Recalls Work
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Food recalls occur when products fail to do what they're supposed to do or because they pose a hazard. Learn more about food recalls at HowStuffWorks.
Amber Hagerman: The Abduction That Inspired AMBER Alerts
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By now, it's probably a familiar sound: jarring, ear-splitting tones that sound from your mobile device. Known as an AMBER Alert, these emergency notifications can be pivotal in finding abducted children. Named after Amber Hagerman, the system started in 1996.
Why Was 911 Chosen as the Emergency Phone Number?
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During an emergency, Americans know to dial 911 for help. How and why was that number selected as the emergency phone number for the entire country?
How Payroll Systems Work
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Payroll systems help employers meet their financial responsibilities to their employees and lets them handle other duties. Read about payroll systems.
Can car companies let known defects go without a recall?
Car companies do all they can to avoid a vehicle recall. But can they let known defects go without a recall? Find out at HowStuffWorks.