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How Adoption Works

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Adoption unites children who need families with loving parents. Learn about adoption, adoption agencies, international adoption, foster care and more.

Herpes 101

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Herpes is even more common than you might think. There are eight different types of herpes, and there's an extremely good chance that you have at least one.

How Netflix Works

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Netflix is a highly successful online movie rental service. Find out how the Netflix movie rental system works and learn about the Netflix shipping process.

12 Real Haunted Houses That'll Give You Nightmares

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Real-life haunted houses make us hide under the covers and sleep with one eye open. Learn about the spooky history of these real-life haunted houses.

Imagine walking through a field and stumbling upon scads of corpses, all in various states of decomposition. It's not the setting for your next nightmare, but rather a very real discipline of forensic anthropology.

How Wetlands Work

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Wetlands act like sponges, soaking up extra water during floods. They filter water as it runs to our rivers and streams. Find out what else wetlands do.

How Catering Works

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Catering is an efficient method of providing food for large parties. Find out the steps involved in catering an event and how to start a career in catering.