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10 'Richest' Countries in the World (With a Huge Caveat)
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Economists have historically used GDP per capita to determine the richest country in the world, but that's misleading when you consider the tax havens effect.
How Electroconvulsive Therapy Works
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Most of us don't intuitively classify electroshocks as therapeutic, but this 1950s-era treatment has changed a lot since it was first introduced. When and why do mental health experts now turn to it?
Lee Iacocca Unveils the Ford Mustang
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Lee Iacocca dreamt up the Ford Mustang years before it was built. Read portions of his Mustang unveiling speech from the day it was introduced.
Can You Identify These Cool Cars From the '80s?
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From Lamborghini to Lotus or from Pontiac to Ford, the 1980s was an exciting time for several of the best automakers in history. Just how fast can you go from 0 to 40 correct answers on this quiz? Put the pedal to the metal and let's see what you're made of!
Baby Boomers: All You Ever Needed to Know
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Baby Boomers, the generation born 1946-1964 redefines aging. Learn about the cultural, political and economic impact of Baby Boomers.
How Alang Shipyard Works
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In this mass graveyard, workers dismantle 52,000-ton ships using simple hand tools. Why would anyone want to work at Alang? Is this place doing the world a service by recycling obsolete ships?
How the Census Works
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The U.S. census is a huge project bent on counting every U.S. resident. Find out about the changes for the 2020 census with HowStuffWorks.
Who Invented the Sandwich?
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Everyone knows what a sandwich is. Most may even know how the snack got its name. But did you know who invented it? That's a tougher question to answer.
How does public transportation help the environment?
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In January 2004, the citizens of Milan, Italy, were preparing for a strike that would shut down all public transportation. Since an estimated 28 percent of greater Milan's 3 million populace relied heavily on public transit, the strike meant gridlock for most of the city.
The Alexander Hamilton Quiz
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You've read all the books. You've seen all the documentaries. You've memorized the all lyrics. Okay, you didn't, but you know all the words to the musical "Hamilton." Take this quiz to see if that's enough to give you an expert knowledge of Alexander Hamilton.