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What Are Single-use Plastics and Should They Be Banned?
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China has joined the more than 120 countries outlawing certain types of single-use plastics, those convenient but controversial plastics we've all become so used to. What exactly are they, though, and is banning them really necessary?
Why Are We Still Talking About Plato 2,100 Years Later?
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Plato, who died around 347 B.C.E., laid the groundwork for Western philosophical thought. But what did he say that's was so remarkable?
Is This NFL Team In the AFC or NFC?
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The National Football League is divided into two conferences, the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC). Conference alignment can make the difference between making the playoffs or staying home knitting an homage to Bill Belichick while watching "Golden Girls." Can you match these teams to the correct NFL conference?
How Do Birds Know When to Fly South and Where to Go?
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During the fall months, you may see unfamiliar birds in your area as those from the north begin to fly south. But how do they know when it's time to migrate and where to go?
Why Does Having Too Many Options Make It Harder to Choose?
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To choose between options in the decision-making progress can be overwhelming. See why it is hard to choose options when there are many choices.
Who Rides Passenger Trains in the U.S. These Days?
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In 2015, the U.S. population numbered 320 million, but less than 10 percent of those people rode the rails. So who does?
The Conch Is an Endangered Sea Snail That Needs Your Help
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Before collecting that conch shell, learn how over-harvesting for meat and souvenirs has endangered conch populations and what you can do to help their survival.
How to Treat a Jellyfish Sting
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How to Treat a Jellyfish Sting. Check out HowStuffWorks to learn more about jellyfish and how to treat a jellyfish sting.
How to Wash Towels
You need to wash towels, but you're not sure how to do it. Learn about how to wash towels in this article.
Can you build a better chair?
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No really, can you? Sure, there are lots of chairs out there. Some rock. Some roll. Some recline. Some remain so crazy modern that we're afraid to direct our keisters onto their serious coolness. How you would change this staple of sedentary life?