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10 'Richest' Countries in the World (With a Huge Caveat)
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Economists have historically used GDP per capita to determine the richest country in the world, but that's misleading when you consider the tax havens effect.
How the Yakuza Works
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The Yakuza isn't just one organization. It's a collection of Japanese gangs. Check out this article to learn the history and structure of the Yakuza.
How Millimeter Wave Scanners Work
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If you've traveled recently, you probably raised your arms above your head and waited for a millimeter wave scanner to do its screening thing. During those 10 seconds or so, did you ever wonder exactly how the device produced your image?
Systemic Racism Is More Than Simple Prejudice
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The phrase "systemic racism" has become very widespread in the U.S. in the past year or so, but what does it really mean?
Preventing Suicide While Protecting Gun Rights
HowStuffWorks looks at suicide risk and the suicide prevention advocates and gun rights supporters who are trying lessen it.
How the Environment Has Changed Since the First Earth Day 51 Years Ago
It's been 51 years since the first Earth Day, and while progress has been made in some areas, humanity still has had a major impact on the planet.
Tree or No Tree? How Interfaith Families Navigate the Holidays
Interfaith families exist all over the world and this is the time of year when discussions focus on how to celebrate the holidays.
How Do New States Become Part of the U.S.?
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Candidates for the "51st state" include Puerto Rico, Guam and Washington, D.C. How likely is this to happen for any of them, and how did the U.S. get the 50 it already has?
How Pet Psychics Work
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If you have pets, you may have wondered whether they know what you're thinking. Learn what pet psychics claim that they can do.
What's the Difference Between Agnosticism and Atheism?
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HowStuffWorks finds out what agnostics believe and how they differ from atheists.