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How Supreme Court Appointments Work
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When a Supreme Court justice retires, there's a lot of speculation and political maneuvering regarding the replacement. Find out how Supreme Court justices are nominated, who is qualified to serve and how a nominee is approved.
Why Chuck Yeager Was the Greatest Pilot of All Time
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Before Yeager did it, people thought it was impossible to break the sound barrier in flight. But he proved them wrong, even flying the plane while nursing two cracked ribs.
Railroad Expansion
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The railroad expansion of the middle and late 1800s changed America forever. Read more about the westward expansion of railroads.
How Dogfighting Works
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Dogfighting is a $500 million industry and has been associated with famous rappers and athletes, such as Michael Vick. Read more about dogfighting.
How U.S. Marshals Work
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The U.S. Marshals Service is the oldest law enforcement agency in the nation. Learn about famous U.S. Marshals and the duties and history of the U.S. Marshals.
Is a little stress good for you?
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Is there such a thing as good stress? Learn about different types of stress and how you can benefit from good stress and hopefully avoid the bad.
10 Worst Plants for Your Allergies
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Do you suffer from outdoor allergies? Check out the 10 worst plants for allergies.
10 Dirtiest Cities in the U.S. (L.A. Shockingly Isn't One of Them)
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Living in a city offers a lot of excitement and opportunity on a daily basis, but it also comes with some downsides like pollution, trash and health risks. So, which cities have it worst? LawnStarter did a deep dive on this very topic to uncover the dirtiest cities in the U.S.
Great Escapes! 5 Wild Animals Who Busted Out and Went on the Run
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An orangutan who could unscrew bolts to bust out? A gorilla who climbed the vines out of her enclosure to just roam the zoo? These are wild animals, and these are their wild escape stories.
10 Sweetest Apples to Bake, Make Applesauce, or Eat Fresh
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Apples are nature's delicious and nutritious candy, with a staggering 7,500 varieties grown around the globe. Even the sweetest apples are healthy alternatives to sugary sweets - making them a great way to indulge your cravings without racking up the calories. Whether you're a fan of the crisp, refreshing crunch or more the type to bake the fruit into an apple pie, you really can't go wrong.