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9 States With the Lowest Property Tax (and Just 1 Pacific Entry)
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Property taxes can feel like a second mortgage. But in some places, the annual bite is surprisingly small. These are the states with the lowest property tax rates, based on the effective property tax rate—the percentage of a home's market value homeowners pay each year.
Where do salad dressings get their names?
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I've enjoyed Thousand Island salad dressing for years, and I've always wondered how it got its name. For that matter, how did ranch dressing get its name? Is French dressing really from France? And what is in those dressings?
What does the filter on a cigarette do?
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I have been smoking for 50 years and have always wondered why cigarettes have filter tips. I can remember when none of the cigarettes on the market had filters, and now nearly all of them do. Does the filter do anything?
How MOAB Works
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When the U.S. Air Force tested the MOAB last year, it tested one of the largest conventional bombs ever built. MOAB stands for Massive Ordnance Air Burst, and it's not for the faint-hearted. Find out how it fits into the U.S. arsenal.
Which "Watchmen" Character Are You?
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Thirty-four years after what happened in "The Watchmen" the world is a different place. Vigilantes still exist, Dr. Manhattan is still out there and there's a whole gang of Rorschachs. Where do you fit in? Grab your mask and find out!
What the Stuff?!: 5 Gay Parenting Myths
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In recent years, we've heard numerous people, organizations and even courts debating things like same-sex marriage and same-sex parenting. And, unfortunately, there are also a lot of myths surrounding these topics. So let's bust a few, shall we?
Are robots replacing human soldiers?
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One U.S. Army leader says robots could account for a significant portion of American fighting forces in the next 20 years or so. Find out how machines are waging war now and how they may change the face of battle in the decades to come.
What High School Stereotype Are You?
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Whether you're in high school now or you went 30 years ago, there is almost no doubt you fit into some sort of stereotype, even if you didn't know it. Take this quiz, and we'll tell you which one.
The Oldest President of the U.S. Is a Repeat Record-holder
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President Joe Biden became the oldest president in U.S. history when he took the oath of office in 2020 at 78 years old. The former senator of Delaware also served as vice president for two consecutive terms of the Obama administration between 2009 and 2017.
How Long Does the Once-dimming Star Betelgeuse Have Left?
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Star-gazers gasped when they saw how much Betelgeuse dimmed in 2019 and the reason wasn't clear. Even though it's back up to full strength, how long will it be before it explodes? We haven't seen a supernova in over 400 years.