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How Horoscopes Work
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Astrology holds that the relative positions of stars and planets have influence over the lives of human beings. Believers call it a science, while non-believers call it nonsense. Learn the basics of astrology.
How Biodegradation Additives Work
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Plastic's handy, hardy stuff, but we don't want to leave piles of old forks and water bottles for future generations to trip over. Can special additives that break down plastics faster save the day?
What's Mutual Assured Destruction?
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Mutual assured destruction was the principle behind Cold War military strategy. Learn about mutual assured destruction and its violent implications.
10 Ways to Stop a Killer Asteroid
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Killer asteroids are all fun and games -- until they're headed for earth. Luckily, scientists have come up with 10 ways to stop a killer asteroid.
The Great Flood: More Than a Myth?
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Many cultures have a flood myth -- an ancient story of a deluge that swallowed the Earth. So could a great flood really have happened, and how would we be able to tell?
Typhoid Mary Was the Original Super Spreader
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Mary Mallon was an Irish immigrant working as a cook in New York. She was a carrier of typhoid fever, but was she really a ruthless murderer?
What's the difference between a flat tax and a fair tax?
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The flat tax and fair tax are two suggestions people have made for reforming the tax code. Learn more about flat tax and fair tax.
Does a hush really pass over a crowded room 20 minutes after the hour?
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You're talking with a group of people when, with no apparent warning, everyone stops talking. Is it just an awkward silence or a pregnant pause? Or is this silence something more?
The Richest Countries in Africa, Based on GDP
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Western nations often think of the entire African continent as poor, thanks, in large part, to the legacies of the transatlantic slave trade and European colonialism. The truth is, many African countries were wealthy before colonization.
What does a construction manager do?
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What does a construction manager do? Learn about general contractors and construction managers' roles in building projects.