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How Tax Brackets Work
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Tax Brackets are ranges of income that are taxed at different rates. Find out which tax bracket you're in and learn the history behind tax brackets.
How TED Talks Work
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TED talks spread innovative ideas and exciting discoveries through 18-minute talks. Learn more about the history, production and impact of TED talks.
How Gin Works
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In the 18th century, gin was considered as addictive as crack. Then it became part of a cure-all for tropical ailments. Learn more about gin's storied history.
How 'The Da Vinci Code' Doesn't Work
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Learn what happened when we took a close, hard look at 'The Da Vinci Code' and how it uses science, technology, art and history.
How Do Mountains Form?
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If geology has taught us anything about Earth's history, it's that nothing is permanent. And that goes for mountain ranges, all of which are constantly rising and falling.
Sacred Pipes Mean Way More Than Peace for Native Americans
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Pipes have a long history for Native Americans, and they're still revered and powerful. Just please don't call them peace pipes.
Porsche 924
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The Porsche 924, Porsche 944, and Porsche 968 were Porsche's ideal front-engine sports cars. Learn in detailed history why not everyone agreed.
Unix vs. Linux: Understanding the Core Differences and Similarities
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Linux is as much a phenomenon as it is an operating system. To understand why Linux has become so popular, it is helpful to know a little bit about its history.
Nasir al-Din Al-Tusi
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Al-Tusi, Nasir al-Din (1201-1274) was one of the greatest scholars of his time and one of the most influential figures in Islamic intellectual history.
1937-1942 Packard Darrin
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Dutch Darrin made an impact on the car world with his 1937 Packard Darrin. Learn how his personality played a part in the history of the Packard Darrin.