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Sober Curious? How Frances Willard's Temperance Movement Shaped Feminism
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Frances Willard and her followers believed that alcohol abstinence would lead to good health, but they also saw it as a way to create a just society.
60 Cheeky British Slang Words and Phrases
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British slang is known to contain some of the most colorful colloquialisms in the world, so queue up as we bandy about a few cheeky ones.
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.
How Safety Coffins Eased Grave Fears of Premature Burial
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"Safety coffins" were tricked-out caskets that provided a way for prematurely buried people to escape from 6 feet under, back when this fear was sometimes a frightening reality.
How do you measure happiness?
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Can you measure happiness? See how researchers are trying to figure out how to measure happiness and learn about the Satisfaction with Life Scale.
How do SAT scores affect financial aid?
SAT scores affect financial aid in certain instances. Find out how SAT scores affect financial aid in this article from HowStuffWorks.
Distinctive 'Habsburg Jaw' Came From Centuries of Inbreeding
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Many of the kings and queens of the Spanish Habsburg dynasty had a distinctive facial malady known as the Habsburg jaw. What caused it?
The Meaning and Significance of Angel Number 321: A Guide to Positive Change and New Beginnings
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The 321 angel number appears when you're about to experience a complete reversal of fortune. Discover the hidden meaning behind this rare numerical sequence and why your guardian angels are using it to prepare you for an imminent breakthrough.
How Abandonware Works
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Abandonware is generally defined as any software that's at least a few years old and is no longer distributed or supported by its owner. Learn more.
How Windshield Wipers Work
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What began as a hand-cranked system is now automatic, and only getting more so: Some windshield wipers can actually sense rain. Learn the mechanincs behind this essential automotive tool.