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10 Most Corrupt States in the U.S. (That We Know Of)

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The most corrupt states often appear in research that tracks public corruption convictions, bribery cases, and misconduct among elected officials. In the United States, investigators and political science researchers try to measure corruption using data from the Department of Justice and other public corruption statistics.

Why do people laugh when they get tickled?

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Why do people laugh when they get tickled? Find out why people laugh when they get tickled at HowStuffWorks.

How Air Purifiers Work

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Americans spend an estimated $250 million annually on air purifiers for their homes. Learn why people buy air purifiers and how they work.

Is Homeowners Insurance Required?

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Does every homeowner have to carry homeowners insurance? HowStuffWorks asks the experts.

How Underground Pet Fences Work

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Want to keep your dog out of the neighbor's yard but feeling guilty pulling out a leash? You might consider an underground or wireless pet fence. Learn how these fascinating systems work and why this specialized fencing industry is booming.

Why do we remember pain?

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Why do we remember pain? It involves physical, emotional and psychological influences. Take a look at why we remember pain at Discovery Health.

How Do Eels Reproduce?

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It's a slippery proposition, to be sure, but bees do it, birds do it and you can bet that eels do it too. The question is, how?

Jabuticaba: The Superfruit That's Here Today, Gone Tomorrow

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The fruit of the jabuticaba grows on its trunk and branches and is as sweet as a grape. But it's very perishable once it's picked.

Why E.O. Wilson Was Called the 'Darwin of the 21st Century'

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Edward Osborne "E.O." Wilson never grew out of his "bug period" as a child and, as a result, became one of the world's foremost experts on the subject of ants.

How does the brain transform reality into dreams?

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The brain can turn reality into dreams, especially when under stress. Learn about how the brain turns reality into dreams at Discovery Health.

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