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The Richest Countries in Africa, Based on GDP
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Western nations often think of the entire African continent as poor, thanks, in large part, to the legacies of the transatlantic slave trade and European colonialism. The truth is, many African countries were wealthy before colonization.
How Self-publishing Works
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Thanks to advances in home computers and the rise of Amazon.com, self-publishing is taking off in a big way. Check out our step by step guide to getting a book from rough idea to store shelves.
Tanzanite Is Africa's Real Blue Diamond
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Tanzanite is so rare, it is sourced from just an 8-square-mile (20-square-kilometer) area in Tanzania. It was first discovered in the late 1960s and it burst onto the jewelry scene thanks to Tiffany & Co.
75 Things You Can Compost, But Thought You Couldn't
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Can I really compost that? Yes - you can compost almost anything that's made of 100 percent natural components. The microbes, and natural decomposition, will do the rest and your garden will thank you.
How to Become an Airline Pilot: Licensing and Certifications
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Powered flight is one of the great dreams of humanity, and thanks to modern technology, doing it for a living isn't an unreasonably ambition. It's no wonder that so many aspiring aviators want to know how to become an airline pilot.
What's the Smartest Cat Breed? Comparing 8 Clever Contenders
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Which is the smartest cat breed? While all felines have moments of genius, some intelligent cat breeds consistently rank higher thanks to traits like problem solving skills, social intelligence, and the ability to learn tricks.
Is spinach really a good source of iron or not?
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Comic book character Popeye is synonymous with being strong thanks to all the iron in the spinach he eats. But lately, there's been some talk that spinach is not all that good a source of iron and, in fact, it got the claim by error.
Can You Identify These Classic Hollywood Actresses?
Elizabeth Taylor, Bette Davis, Katharine Hepburn ... You know their names thanks to their work in classic films, but can you recognize their faces? Take our quiz to see if you can identify these actresses from Hollywood's Golden Age!
What Hair Era Should Be Your Signature Look?
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In retrospect, it's easy to see that every era has its own distinct hairstyles. But, thanks to nostalgia (and the Internet), these looks are ready to make a comeback. Do you know which decade should dictate your 'do?
How X-rays Work
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X-ray machines seem to do the impossible: They see straight through clothing, flesh and even metal, thanks to some very cool scientific principles at work. Find out how X-ray machines see straight to your bones.