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Why Smoking Rates in the Military Are So High

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New evidence shows that Big Tobacco specifically targeted U.S soldiers, because they were "less educated" among other reasons.

The Asian Geography Quiz

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Asia has an extremely varied geography, from mountains to plains to plateaus. Take this quiz to see how much you know about the world's most populous continent.

The Most Diverse Country in the World Is in Africa

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If you live in the United States, you're probably used to the idea of ethnic diversity — which is considered to be one the defining features of the country — but how does the U.S. stack up against other countries in the world in terms of diversity?

Argentinosaurus Was Almost Half as Long as a Football Field

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Argentinosaurus is one of the largest known dinosaurs to have ever walked the Earth, and its sheer size captures the imagination of scientists and enthusiasts alike.

Should You Know if Your Doctor Is a Democrat or a Republican?

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A new study found instances where doctors' political beliefs correlated with their patient treatment options. HowStuffWorks Now investigates.

How Many Continents Are There? Depends Whom You Ask

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It may surprise you to know that experts around the world disagree on how many continents are out there. Here's why.

From Plant Pots to Ancient Armies, Terracotta Is Universal

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One of the oldest and most widely-used materials in the world, baked clay or terracotta, can be found on roofs, in museums and in gardens all over the world.

What If Cows Didn't Exist?

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A world without cows would be a world without burgers, right? Yes, and to beef eaters that's bad news, but it would also be a world with less methane. So would losing all cows be worth it?

What If Earth's Magnetic Field Flipped?

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Earth's magnetic field has flipped many times before, and scientists say it will flip again (though probably not in our lifetime). While it might not be catastrophic, a major change in the magnetic field would present a special set of problems.

Dating Challenge: Writing a Personal Ad

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Writing a personal ad is an intimidating dating challenge. Learn about writing a personal ad at Discovery Health.

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