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Are Some People Really Exempt From Paying Taxes?

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There's a popular myth that the IRS says paying taxes is voluntary, so no one has to do so. While that's untrue, certain wage earners are exempt from paying taxes. Who are these folks?

How McDonald's Works

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McDonald's changed more than just what Americans like to eat. Trace the McDonald's story from its origin as a hotdog stand to the McDonald's global empire.

How Doctors Without Borders Works

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Doctors Without Borders provides medical help to war-torn or other devastated areas. Learn what it takes to work with Doctors Without Borders.

How the Harlem Renaissance Sparked a New African American Identity

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The historic period of the Harlem Renaissance hit its height a century ago, but its influence has impacted American culture through the decades.

Drought Caused These 6 Famous Waterfalls to Dry Up

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Waterfalls are mainly reliant on precipitation to keep flowing. Here are six famous waterfalls that slowed to a trickle when drought set in.

Tsar Bomba: The Most Powerful Nuclear Weapon Ever Built

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In 1961, the Soviet Union detonated the Tsar Bomba, still the biggest, most powerful nuclear bomb ever built. One of the cameramen who recorded the event said it sounded "as if the Earth has been killed."

How Spies Work

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Spying is a tense and often deadly way for governments to gather secret information from their enemies. Learn how spies are recruited and how they obtain information.

10 Most Long-lived Empires in History

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Which historical empires lasted the longest? Read about the 10 most long-lived empires in history.

How a Panic Room Works

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A panic room is a safe room that people can hole up in the event of an emergency. Read about panic rooms and learn about the technology installed in panic rooms.

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