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Top 12 Countries the U.S. Owes Money To
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The United States spends a huge chunk of its national paycheck on debt obligations. Where is all that money going?
10 Construction Projects That Broke the Bank
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Whether we're trying to save a sinking city or dig a massive tunnel, our appetite for construction knows no bounds. But if designers had known the actual cost of these 10 projects, they might have gone back to the drawing board.
Who's the new richest person in the world?
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Carlos Slim Helu has surpassed Bill Gates as the richest man in the world, according to a recent report. Find out how much Carlos Slim Helu's fortune is worth.
12 Black Inventors and Their Innovations That Shaped the World
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When asked to name a Black American inventor, many people might think of George Washington Carver and peanut butter. But this is actually a myth. There are hundreds of other unsung Black inventors who have shaped the world with their innovations.
How Money Laundering Works
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Money laundering happens in almost every country in the world. Learn about methods of money laundering, infamous money laundering operations and the effects of money laundering.
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.
Did people in the past really only live to be 30?
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Back in the day people generally didn't live past the age of 30, or so we've been told. Learn the truth about our ancestors at HowStuffWorks.
10 Countries With Perfect Climates
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A perfect climate means different things to different people. These 10 countries span the globe and offer a wide range of climates to satisfy any taste -- hot, cold or in-between.
What Is SWIFT and How Is It Being Used to Sanction Russia?
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Disconnecting Russia from the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), could cripple its ability to trade with most of the world. Here's how SWIFT works.
Hiroshima Shadows Preserve One of History's Darkest Moments
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One of the most haunting images of World War II is the "human shadow" etched into the stone steps of the City of Hiroshima branch of Sumitomo Bank.