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Nearly 1,000 U.S. Streets Named After MLK Jr. What Are They Like?
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Researchers investigated the racial makeup and economic well-being of 22,286 census blocks in the U.S. with roadways bearing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s name. Here's what they found.
How Postdoctoral Admissions Works
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Postdoctoral admissions are slightly different than other types of college admissions processes. Learn about postdoctoral admissions in this article.
The Missing States of the United States
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Should the U.S. add some states? HowStuffWorks asks the question.
Is private school tuition tax deductible?
Private school has a number of benefits. But what about when it comes to tax day? What is the IRS doing to help ease the cost of your child's education?
9 States With the Lowest Property Tax (and Just 1 Pacific Entry)
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Property taxes can feel like a second mortgage. But in some places, the annual bite is surprisingly small. These are the states with the lowest property tax rates, based on the effective property tax rate—the percentage of a home's market value homeowners pay each year.
Tuskegee Syphilis Study: Failing to Treat Black Men for 40 Years
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The Tuskegee syphilis study, also known as the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) Untreated Syphilis Study at Tuskegee, is one of the most infamous chapters in the history of U.S. public health and scientific research. PHS, in collaboration with the Tuskegee Institute, conducted the study, which aimed to observe the natural history of untreated syphilis in Black men from Macon County, Alabama.
10 Unidentified Sounds That Scientists Are Seriously Looking Into
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"Stop, what's that sound?" Doesn't it creep you out when you don't know? There are lots of sounds out there that baffle even scientists.
Can the U.S. President Ever Declare Martial Law?
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The U.S. has declared martial law in the past, but only sparingly and in dire situations. So, what would it take for the president to use it now?
Can your ethnicity affect your weather tolerance?
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From tropical islands to arctic tundra, we humans appear capable of living just about anywhere. But do different groups of people fare better in certain types of climates, or are we just really good at adapting to the environment around us?
10 Real Events That Sound Just Like Horror Movies
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Real-life events are sometimes just as scary as horror films. Learn about 10 true horrors at HowStuffWorks.