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What Billions in U.S. Aid Accomplished in Afghanistan: 5 Questions Answered
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Some $150 billion in nonmilitary U.S. aid flowed into Afghanistan from 2001 to 2020, but what exactly was accomplished in that time with that amount of money?
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.
Colorful Tibetan Prayer Flags Aim to Convey Blessings Through the Wind
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You've probably seen Tibetan prayer flags fluttering in the breeze, but what do they symbolize and who should hang them?
12 of the Most Destructive Earthquakes
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Earthquakes and their resulting aftershocks can be devastatingly destructive. Earthquakes are caused when a fault in the Earth's crust slips, which releases energy waves in the ground. Find a list of 12 of the most destructive earthquakes in history.
How Coffee Works
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This stimulant drink comes from beans that are roasted and ground and, for many of us, it's a staple of life. But do you know where coffee grows and how it gets to America? How a French roast differs from an Italian roast? What a coffee cherry is? Or how decaffeinated coffee is made?
Recent Dinosaur Discoveries
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Dinosaur interest soared in the 1990s, mostly due to the film Jurassic Park and new dinosaur discoveries. Learn about more recent dinosaur discoveries.
How Kissing Works
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Anthropologists report that 90 percent of the people in the world kiss. Learn how one gesture has come to signify affection, celebration, grief, comfort and respect.
How Welding Works
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Welding is what makes bridges, skyscrapers and automobiles possible. Learn about the science behind welding.
Top 10 Alternative Fuels on the Road Right Now
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You'd be surprised by how many alternative fuels there are on the road already. Read our list of the top 10 alternative fuels on the road right now.
How Salt Works
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Not only do we need to consume salt, we also need it for a variety of nonfood uses. But if it's so important, why do health organizations recommend that we closely watch our intake? Apparently, there can be too much of a good thing. Learn what happens when we overload on salt or get too little of it.