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How the Cabinet Works
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What is the Cabinet, and how do its members assist the president? Learn about the people involved in the U.S. government's Cabinet.
How Home Equity Loans Work
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A home equity loan may offer you the financial flexibility you need. Learn about the various uses and types of home equity loans.
The GM Car That Has No Steering Wheel or Pedals
General Motors has developed a self-driving car called the Cruise AV that has no steering wheel or pedals. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
Impressionism
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Impressionism was developed in the late 19th century as a rejection of conventional artistic methods. See images of famous Impressionist paintings.
What Do Foxes Eat When They're Not Raiding Your Garden?
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Foxes live in a wide range of environments, from rural areas to urban spaces and their eating habits reflect this adaptability. So, what do foxes eat when they’re in the wild versus when they’re sneaking around urban areas?
How Watersheds Work
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You're probably standing in one right now, but do you know what a watershed is and how watersheds work? Learn how watersheds work here.
The Worst Air Quality in the World Is in Mountainous Terrain
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Air pollution is widely recognized as a major threat to public health, and while air quality data is widely available, the large-scale solutions are often difficult to enact. There are efforts in most developed countries to improve air quality, and pretty much everyone (except the polluters) agrees that it's an urgent problem.
King Cobra: A Venomous Snake's Diet and Mating Rituals
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The king cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) is the longest venomous snake in the world and is one of the few snake species to make a nest for its eggs.
Why do cookie-cutter neighborhoods exist?
The identical ranks of cookie-cutter neighborhoods have been immortalized (and often satirized) in American pop culture, but who first came up with the idea for these "little boxes on the hillside?"
How the Bessemer Process Changed the World of Steelmaking
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Uncover the impact of the Bessemer process, which revolutionized steel production and shaped modern society.