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How Women Work
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If you believe what you see on TV, women are inscrutable, conniving, hysterical and apt to change their minds without reason or warning.
10 Famous Commencement Speeches
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Fellow graduates, as you go forward and seize the day, we pause to consider 10 less-clichéd and far more memorable commencement speeches.
Why are turkeys genetically modified?
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Genetically modified or selectively bred turkeys make up the majority of the market and are bred for white meat. Learn about genetically modified turkeys.
Cash Bail Punishes Poor, But What's the Alternative?
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The U.S.'s cash bail system produces two different outcomes depending on how much money the defendant has. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
Do men and women vote differently?
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Do men and women vote differently? Find out whether gender plays a role in politics to cause men and women to vote differently.
What Is the Point of Daylight Saving Time?
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We humans aren't complete slaves to time. We've devised ways to pack an extra hour of sunshine into our day, thanks to daylight saving time. But who came up with this idea and why do so many people loathe it?
Can You Name the '70s TV Show From Its Theme Song Lyrics?
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TV theme songs become as familiar as the characters from your favorite shows, and some of these '70s series had some of the most unforgettable lyrics of all time. Take our quiz to see if you can identify these shows based only on the theme song lyrics!
Baby Boomers Should Remember These Past NBA Stars. Do You?
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Baby boomers have had the pleasure of watching decades of great basketball as the NBA developed into an international sport. Now, see if you can name the players who helped introduce the game to an entire generation of people.
How U.S. Public Broadcasting Works
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NPR and PBS have been on the air for years, amid recurring calls for government defunding. Learn more about U.S. public broadcasting at HowStuffWorks.
How Solitary Confinement Works
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The U.S. has thousands of prisoners in solitary confinement. But experts are now saying it does more harm than good. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.