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Differences Between Rational and Irrational Numbers
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Rational numbers can be expressed as the ratio of two integers, while irrational numbers, such as square roots of non-square numbers, cannot.
How John Muir Helped Pave the Way for the National Park System
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Muir was personally involved in the creation of Yosemite, Sequoia, Mount Rainier, Petrified Forest and Grand Canyon national parks and earned the title of "Father of Our National Park System."
The Ultimate Car Engine Quiz
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So you think you know everything there is to know about cars and their engines? Well, are you ready then for the "Ultimate Car Engine Quiz"? You are? Then let's put our foot down and go, go, go!
Anger Management 101
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Anger management research reveals that some techniques actually reduce anxiety and stress. Read this article to learn more about anger management.
How Onesimus, a Slave in Colonial Boston, Helped Stop a Smallpox Epidemic
Onesimus, a slave in Boston, taught the process known as variolation. HowStuffWorks looks at how he saved countless lives.
The Sordid Past of the Third Nolan Brother
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You've heard of Christopher and Jonathan Nolan from their films, but do you know about brother Matthew, who has a shady background and criminal past?
Why Arkansas Is Never Pronounced 'Ar-Kansas'
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Apparently, Kansas is the state whose name is mispronounced.
U.S. Needs to Have an Ongoing Conversation About Suicide
Suicide is a major challenge to public health in the United States. But like most public health problems, it can be prevented.
How Political Attack Ads Work
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The use of political attack ads has shot up in recent years. Are these negative political attack ads effective?
What Happens When Your Insurance Says Your ER Visit Was 'Avoidable'?
HowStuffWorks looks at a health insurance policy denying claims from people who use the ER for reasons that are 'avoidable.'