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Was the Terrifying 18th-century Beast of Gévaudan a Wolf or Something More Sinister?
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In the 1760s in the town of Gévaudan, France, a monster lurked, killing as many as 100 people. But, the identity of the Beast of Gévaudan remains unknown.
What Is Kaizen and How Do You Use It in the Workplace?
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The Kaizen philosophy of continuous improvement started in Japan but is used around the world. So, how do companies put it into practice?
Having a Cherokee Ancestor Doesn't Necessarily Make You Cherokee Too
HowStuffWorks looks at what's legally required to join the Cherokee Nation.
Should Licensed Drivers Be Tested Periodically?
Experts say there's no real benefit from retesting experienced drivers, except in special situations. HowStuffWorks looks at the reality.
Survivor Guilt: Living Through Major Trauma
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The suicides of two survivors of a mass school shooting show how long trauma lingers. HowStuffWorks looks how and why we process survivor guilt.
Could Planting 1 Trillion Trees Counteract Climate Change?
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Many scientists say that the response to climate change will require planting new trees. A whole lot of them.
Grave Matters: Why Are Caskets So Expensive?
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You may experience sticker shock at the funeral home when you see the price of caskets. Why do they cost so much and is there anything you can do about the price?
Ghost in the Machine: When Does AI Become Sentient?
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A Google engineer made headlines for claiming that an AI called LaMDA had become sentient or conscious. While many AI scientists disagreed, what would it take for an AI to ever become sentient?
Meet Florence Kelley: Labor Reformer, Abolitionist and Co-founder of the NAACP
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Grateful that U.S. law ensures decent working conditions and children go to school instead of working in mines? Thank Florence Kelley and her father.
How Chaos Theory Works
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Has this ever happened to you? The meteorologist calls for a massive snowstorm, but the flakes fail to arrive. Chaos theory can shed light on why forecasts fail (and why our orderly world may not be so orderly after all).