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Why Do Colleges Hand Out Honorary Degrees?
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The very first honorary degree on record was a brazen attempt to score points with a wealthy and politically connected bishop in 1478. Not much has changed since then.
U.S. Needs to Have an Ongoing Conversation About Suicide
Suicide is a major challenge to public health in the United States. But like most public health problems, it can be prevented.
When Will We Run Out of Oil, and What Happens Then?
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If we run out of oil, what are the next steps we can take for energy production? Find out what would happen if we run out of oil.
If You BCC Someone on an Email, Can the Recipient Find Out?
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The BCC feature in email allows a sender to copy someone on a message without the recipient knowing. But can the recipient find out?
Coming Attractions: Who Picks the Movie Trailers We See?
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The following article preview is rated "E" for Everyone. We'll now explain how movie trailers are selected.
15 'Easiest' College Majors to Avoid Constant All-nighters
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Some college majors demand late nights, complex equations and lab reports that never end. Others? Not so much.
5 Best Countries for Expats, Based on Cost, Culture, and Care
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Making life abroad a reality means balancing money, safety, culture, and daily life in a host country that is not your home country. It's important to consider each of those factors in harmony with each other when determining the best countries for expats.
How Income Taxes Work
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If you've ever filled out a 1040, you know the U.S. tax system and the agency that keeps it going are complex and mystifying entities. Get the lowdown on this essential piece of the U.S. government.
How Maggot Therapy Works
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Maggot therapy can help clean wounds faster and promote faster healing. See why these creepy crawlies are used on skin in maggot therapy.
What Happened to the Lost Colony at Roanoke?
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The Roanoke colony may have been doomed from the start: It failed in 1584, 1585 and again in 1587. But where did the last group go?