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The ACT is one of two major standardized tests given to high school students each year. Learn about the ACT in this article from HowStuffWorks.

It's a printing press block, an electronic font and a less-than-flattering nickname -- so how did Dingbats come to be a series of word games, too?

Are working mothers happier? Find out what research suggests about the effects a career can have on a mother's happiness.

What makes lampworking unique? Read about the art, technique and tools behind lampworking glass at HowStuffWorks.

How do you know if you're overparenting? Read about 5 signs of overparenting at HowStuffWorks.

Supporters of ranked-choice voting say it helps elect more centrist candidates, but critics worry about the downsides.

FDR'sS secretary of labor was responsible for the social 'safety net' programs that kept Americans afloat during the dark days of the Depression.

Fatal familial insomnia is a rare genetic variation of the debilitating sleeping disorder. Learn more about FFI at HowStuffWorks.

The Cyr wheel has taken the circus world by storm. Find out why hundreds of acrobats, gymnasts and street performers use the Cyr wheel in their acts.

Flavor enhancers can brighten the flavors of almost any food. Learn how flavor enhancers change how food tastes.

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