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Industrial Resins and the Environment
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Industrial resins are found in everything from plastic bags to water bottles. Learn about industrial resins and their impact on the environment.
What Does Defund the Police Actually Mean?
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There have been increasing calls to cities to divert funding away from police departments to other means of solving social problem. But how does that work?
Vasco da Gama, Portugal's Columbus, Is Just as Controversial
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Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama was a ruthless man determined to force his way into the lucrative spice routes of India. But without any valuable gifts to trade for the spices, the whole trip took a horrible turn.
Staph Infections 101
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You can catch staph infections anywhere from restaurants to locker rooms. How do staph infections spread, and what is it like to have one? Find out.
Anne Frank's Diary Is Still Spilling Its Secrets
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Since 'The Diary of Anne Frank' was first published in 1947, scholars have dissected every page. HowStuffWorks looks at the new Anne that has emerged.
From Typewriter to Boombox: Can You Identify These Old-School Technologies?
With the evolution of technology over the last 25 years, nearly everything we knew as children is now considered obsolete. Check out these old-school technologies and see if you can identify them.
Can You Score 27/35 On This Difficult WWII Quiz?
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War is terrible but it's important that we remember the past, no matter how horrible. Why? Well, many brave men and women didn't give their lives for nothing, did they? But how much do you know about the greatest ever conflict?
Test Your Firefighting Knowledge With This Quiz
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It's not everyone who can put their own life on the line and run into a fire to save a stranger, but that's what firefighters sign up to do. How much do you really know about firefighting? Take the quiz and see!
Queen Elizabeth II Steered the British Monarchy Into the 21st Century
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With the death of Queen Elizabeth, the British monarchy marks the end of an era and moves into a new phase as Prince Charles is set to take the throne.
Making a Toll-Free Call? How These Numbers Work
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Toll-free numbers are free for callers, making them ideal for businesses. Learn how toll-free numbers work at HowStuffWorks.