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If Cars Have Shoulder Seat Belts, Why Not Airplanes?
Commercial flight is extremely safe. But could it be even safer if airplanes had shoulder harnesses instead of lap belts?
Can the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election Be Postponed?
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The date the U.S. president must vacate office is written into the Constitution, election or not. Filling the seat without an election, though, is complicated.
Why Marcus Aurelius Matters, in 5 of His Classic Quotes
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Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius is remembered today, mainly for a short philosophical book he wrote called 'Meditations.' We peek inside it.
How Does Laissez-Faire Economics Really Work?
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What does laissez-faire economics really mean, and how does it work? What did Adam Smith mean when he coined the phrase? HowStuffWorks investigates.
From Enslaved Woman to Millionaire: The Biddy Mason Story
Biddy Mason's owner nearly tricked her out of freedom but the cavalry rode to her rescue. She later became a self-made millionaire who helped others.
Regrets, We've Had a Few — But Why?
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Ever had a "woulda, shoulda, coulda" feeling about something? It's called regret. What really triggers this emotion - and can we trust it?
5 Pieces of Protective Gear for DIY
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Are you wondering what pieces of protective gear for diy you should have at home? Check out this list of top 5 pieces of protective gear for diy.
Why Are Boy Bands Bigger Stars Than Girl Groups?
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HowStuffWorks looks at the differences between boy bands and girl groups and why the former seems to have more staying power, even today.
NASA's Chief Sniffer's Job Is to Keep 'Stinky' Situations Out of Space
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Nobody's nose knows better than NASA's George Aldrich. He's the longest-serving member of the space agency's odor panel, which basically sniffs and smells everything that goes up into space.
5 Elements of Self-defense Explained After Rittenhouse Verdict
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A jury in Kenosha, Wisconsin, found Kyle Rittenhouse not guilty on all charges. A Harvard legal scholar weighs in on why the verdict directly challenges the legal standards for self-defense.