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Why is concrete fire resistant?

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When you see a fire burning buildings on TV, do you ever wonder why some remain standing and others fold? Concrete has a lot to do with it.

LSD Is Making a Comeback in Very Small Doses

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Is microdosing LSD just a fad or is it time to take a comprehensive look at its potential benefits? Find out what experts think at HowStuffWorks.

Slavery Under Another Name: What Were the Black Codes?

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The Emancipation Proclamation may have signified the formal end of slavery. But the newly enacted Black Codes effectively re-enslaved thousands of Black people.

Racketeering Isn't Just a Crime for Mobsters

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Racketeering didn't exist as a crime before 1970. So what is it and why was the Mafia instrumental in its creation?

5 Parasites That Breed On and In Your Skin

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Parasites are creepy to begin with. They live on or in a host, including humans. Some even lay eggs in our skin!

Why Countries Use Economic Sanctions to Prevent Conflict

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European nations just implemented crippling sanctions against Russia for invading Ukraine. But what exactly are sanctions and do they really work as intended?

9 Heavy-hitting Facts About the Greatest, Muhammad Ali

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He was cocky when it came to his boxing career but charitable when it came to his heart. That's just part of why Muhammad Ali's legacy shines so bright.

Can You Name the American City From a Well-Known Fact?

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America is more than just a single nation -- it's made up of individual cities and states, each with their own distinct history and culture. Take our quiz to see if you can identify these U.S. cities from a single well-known fact!

Why Are the Biblical Gog and Magog Considered Sinister?

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Throughout history, people have speculated as to who or what Gog and Magog were. Were they two people, one person and his land or two nations? And why were they associated with the Apocalypse?

Can You Solve These Riddles?

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Riddle me this. It's smart. It's clever. And it looks like you in the mirror. Who is it? It's the person who is about to take this riddle quiz, you!

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