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Planet Mercury: Fast, Pockmarked and Shrinking

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Mercury is the closest planet to the sun, and it's the smallest in the solar system. So why does it have longer days than we have on Earth?

What's a food desert?

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A food desert is a geographic area where grocery stores are scarce or missing. Learn about food insecurity and why it's hard to define a food desert.

How Charter Schools Work

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Charter schools provide an apealing alternative to conventional public and private schools. Read more about charter schools at HowStuffWorks.

How College Rankings Work

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College rankings can be useful in selecting a college, but are these college rankings accurate? Can they be trusted? Read more about college rankings.

How Joe Biden Works

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Joe Biden, a former senator from Delaware, was Barack Obama's pick for vice president. Read about Joe Biden's latest campaign for the White House.

How the National Security Council Works

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The National Security Council provides advice to the president on intelligence matters and coordinates activities in various government agencies. At least in theory. In reality, each U.S. president has used the council in the way that suits him.

The Very Short, Symbolic Life of the Cherry Blossom

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The pink and white blooms of the cherry blossom tree often herald the arrival of spring. But in Japan, the cherry blossom is also a well-loved symbol of fleeting beauty, nostalgia and loss.

10 Press Exposés That Made a Difference

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Journalists have brought to national attention lots of issues that would otherwise remain hidden. Learn about some of them at HowStuffWorks.

Do People with Bigger Ears Hear Better?

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The Big Bad Wolf told Little Red Riding Hood that his enormous ears made him hear better, but is that true? Learn more about ears at HowStuffWorks.

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