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Project MKUltra: When the CIA Tested LSD on Unsuspecting Americans
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CIA obtained LSD for experimental purposes -- CIA operatives tested LSD on unsuspecting Americans in the 1950s. Read about the CIA and LSD in the 1950s.
How Human Trafficking Works
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Why is so much money made from human trafficking? How did it start and how can it be stopped? Read about human trafficking at HowStuffWorks.
How Inheritance Tax Works
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Inheritance tax is also known as an estate tax or death tax. Find out why a grieving family has to pay an inheritance tax.
How Acid Rain Works
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Acid rain is caused by emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides from power plants, cars and factories. Find out how acid rain is produced.
9 Political Slips of the Tongue
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Much to our amusement, politicians sometimes get tongue-tied. See our list of 9 political slips of the tongue by presidents and other leaders.
How the Gender Pay Gap Works
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The gender pay gap is usually expressed something like this: Women make 80 cents for every dollar a man makes. Let's explore the gap at HowStuffWorks.
Was the White House Really Trashed at Andrew Jackson's First Inauguration?
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For almost two centuries, Andrew Jackson's inauguration blowout has been cited as the wildest party ever thrown at the White House. But should we take that depiction with a grain of salt?
How Drought Works
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What happens when the rains cease and water levels dry up precipitously? Everything from abundant grasses to apex predators suffers the consequences.
How Baseball Drug Testing Works
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What does baseball drug testing involve? Learn about baseball drug testing in this article from HowStuffWorks.
How to Pay Less for Prescription Drugs
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Knowing how to pay less for prescription drugs means knowing where to look and when it's safe to cut back. Learn how to lower your medication costs.