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Hard Pivot: The Reinvention of Olympian Apolo Ohno
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He's the most decorated American Winter Olympics athlete, with eight Olympic medals. But after he retired from skating at age 28, he had to make a hard pivot and reinvent who he was.
Why Big Companies Like Tesla and Amazon Are Splitting Stocks
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Some of the biggest companies in the United States just announced stocks splits. What is a stock split and what does it signal to average investors?
Wilma Mankiller, First Female Cherokee Nation Chief, Still Inspires Today
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Wilma Mankiller introduced a generation of people not just to Cherokee history but also to a model of Native women's leadership
7 Ingenious Reuses for Plastic Bottles and Boxes
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The millions of plastic containers and bottles out there don't all have to end up in landfills. There are lots of ways to give them a second life.
Straw Bale Gardening: A Beginner's Guide
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Did you know you don't need a plot of dirt or a ton of space to grow a lush vegetable and flower garden? You can get started with a bale of straw.
Why 'Shrinkflation' Has You Paying More for Less
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It's not your imagination - companies are shrinking the sizes of their products while charging the same or even more. Here's why.
Is Polio Back? Here's What You Need to Know
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Is polio making a comeback in the United States and, if so, are you at risk? We talk to a doctor, who says that vaccination is key.
If airbags are so safe, why doesn't my car have more?
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Airbag safety has become a real issue for drivers as car accidents increase. Learn more about airbag safety here.
How do you measure happiness?
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Can you measure happiness? See how researchers are trying to figure out how to measure happiness and learn about the Satisfaction with Life Scale.
How do SAT scores affect financial aid?
SAT scores affect financial aid in certain instances. Find out how SAT scores affect financial aid in this article from HowStuffWorks.