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What Is the Tax Rate for Lottery Winnings?
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Mega Millions and the Powerball lotteries have collectively hit over $1 billion. But if you happen to win one (or both) how much will Uncle Sam want?
Ukrainian Refugees May Never Return Home, Even After the War Ends
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Research shows that generations of refugees, whether displaced because of war, climate or famine, may no longer want to return to the place that was once home, even after it is safe to do so.
What if China never had a one-child policy?
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China's government imposed mandatory IUDs and mass sterilizations, among other measures. That's some serious micromanagement. Was it necessary to avert a population disaster?
California Released Thousands of Prisoners Early — Guess How That Turned Out
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From 2011 to 2013, California released thousands of non-violent criminals. What was the impact on crime? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Why Is 'Intersectionality' So Controversial?
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Critics have charged that intersectionality has fostered a sort of 'oppression Olympics.' But that wasn't what was intended originally.
Isolation and Monotony Stress the Brain. Here's How to Cope
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Social isolation and monotony in these days of COVID-19 may seem like passive problems, but they actually trigger the brain's stress reactions.
Does a hush really pass over a crowded room 20 minutes after the hour?
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You're talking with a group of people when, with no apparent warning, everyone stops talking. Is it just an awkward silence or a pregnant pause? Or is this silence something more?
Are women hardwired for monogamy?
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Are women hardwired for monogamy or are a bunch of boyfriends the way to go? Learn about women, monogamy and evolution at HowStuffWorks.
How the Stanford Prison Experiment Worked
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The Stanford Prison Experiment is one of the most well-known psychological studies, infamous for the participants' cruel behavior. But the whole story of the study is much more complex.
Types of Mental Health Practitioners
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Learn what to consider when choosing a mental health practitioner from Discovery Health.