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A Portrait of Jimmy Carter, America's Oldest Living President Ever
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Jimmy Carter, who turns 98 this year, isn't considered one of America's best presidents. But his legacy after the leaving White House is undeniable.
Sundown Towns: 'Hiding' Racism Right in the Open
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These towns, with all-white populations, may not be as blatant about their racism as they once were. But they're still here and being forced to face their ugly truth.
What causes laptop batteries to overheat?
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Dell and the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission recently announced that 4.1 million laptop batteries could short-circuit under the right conditions, causing an explosion or a fire. Learn how.
10 California Landmarks No Visitor Should Miss
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From rugged coastlines to iconic bridges, California landmarks stand as monumental reminders of the Golden State's deep and diverse history. Whether you're hiking the redwoods of Northern California or exploring sunbaked missions in Southern California, there's a landmark with a story waiting to be told.
Can you wash bed bugs out of clothes?
Bed bugs are quite an annoying pest, but they can be banished from your home and your clothes. We'll tell you how!
Bald Eagle Size, Diet and History as a National Icon
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The national bird of the United States has taken on iconic status as the avian avatar of freedom, but its wingspan and steely gaze guarantee its status in the pecking order of prey birds as a symbol of strength.
How Nuclear Power Works
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On the one hand, nuclear power offers a clean energy alternative that decreases fossil fuel dependence. On the other, it summons images of quake-ruptured Japanese power plants leaking radioactive water. What happens in reactors in good times and bad?
How Tipping Works
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Tipping is a multibillion-dollar industry that varies around the globe. Learn more about how tipping works in the United States and internationally.
How Leprosy Works
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There are many myths and stigmas associated with leprosy, almost all completely incorrect. It's not a very contagious disease, and it's easily treatable. What else is wrong in the common beliefs about Hansen's disease?
There's a River Full of Monkeys in Florida — And Not in a Theme Park
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In Silver Springs State Park, Florida, there's a colony of rhesus macaques living in the wild. HowStuffWorks discovers how they got there.