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Does gender-targeted advertising work?
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When advertisers work to earn our hearts and our money, how does gender play into it? Do the ones emphasizing stereotypical male and female traits do a number on our brains (and wallets)? Or is it something else that makes us want to buy, buy, buy?
The New England Vampire Panic Was Very Real and Very Deadly
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In the 1890s, consumption (now called tuberculosis) was ravaging New Englanders. But what caused it? Could it be ... vampires? They exhumed the dead bodies to find out.
6 Things We Still Thank Teddy Roosevelt for Today
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Teddy Roosevelt changed the American landscape, establishing the U.S. Forest Service and protecting the magnificent green spaces we cherish today.
Despite Resistance, Nuns Are Becoming Equal Members of the Buddhist Community
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Buddhist nuns and female scholars are gaining new leadership roles, in a tradition that began with the ordination of Buddha's foster mother.
How Well Do You Really Know the Original Star Wars Trilogy?
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Over the years, Star Wars has become one of the largest movie franchises in the world, and it all started with three movies. Here's a quiz where you can test your knowledge on the original three movies!
The Famous Family Feud That Spawned Adidas and Puma
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Brothers Adolph and Rudolph Dassler were building a sneaker empire as the Nazis rose to power. Instead of fighting the Third Reich, they battled each other.
6 Certified B Corporations to Support This Holiday Season
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Want to put your money where your values are this holiday season? Certified B Corporations voluntarily commit to verifiable standards of social and environmental accountability.
Should You Ever Discuss Politics at Work?
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HowStuffWorks finds out whether it's ever a good idea to have a political discussion at work and if so, how to do it.
HBO's 'House of the Dragon' Inspired by Real Medieval Struggle
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The storyline of HBO's "House of the Dragon" reflects the real obstacles facing women who aspired to exercise royal authority in medieval society.
How Propaganda Works
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Propaganda encompasses a range of deceptive persuasive techniques, from print to broadcast media. Read about propaganda and who uses it.