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How College Rankings Work

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College rankings can be useful in selecting a college, but are these college rankings accurate? Can they be trusted? Read more about college rankings.

8 'Secrets' You Didn't Know About the Secret Service

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When you think of the Secret Service, you probably think of the people in black guarding the president of the United States. But that's just a small part of the job. What else does this agency do?

The Nutty Story of Red Pistachios and the Iran Hostage Crisis 

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There was a day when you ate pistachios with the understanding that you'd come away with red fingers and red mouth. What happened to red pistachios?

How 'Bat' Masterson Became a Wild West Icon

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Masterson palled around with Wyatt Earp in Dodge City, then later with President Teddy Roosevelt in New York City. He was also a lawman, gambler and gunfighter.

Retaliatory Tariffs, Trade Wars, Crashing Economies, Oh My!

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Since beginning his second term, President Donald Trump has imposed several tariffs on foreign countries, prompting an upheaval in financial markets and creating an atmosphere of crisis. These tariffs have also led, predictably, to a slew of retaliatory tariffs imposed by the countries targeted.

10 Uses of the Insanity Defense

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An insanity defense can be difficult to prove. Find out about 10 people who tried to use the insanity plea.

Crystal Flutes and Human Hair: 8 Random Items Found in the Library of Congress

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When singer Lizzo played a glass flute owned by President James Madison, we stopped to wonder what else might be hiding in the Library of Congress.

The Very Short, Symbolic Life of the Cherry Blossom

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The pink and white blooms of the cherry blossom tree often herald the arrival of spring. But in Japan, the cherry blossom is also a well-loved symbol of fleeting beauty, nostalgia and loss.

How Pell Grants Work

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Pell grants provide an opportunity for low-income students to attend college. Learn more about pell grants at HowStuffWorks.

How Easter Works

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Easter is celebrated by Christians each year and is the observance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Learn more about the Easter holiday.

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