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U.S. Public Schools Are Suspending Millions of Students, With Little Reward
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School suspensions have increased dramatically since 2000. Learn how being suspended affects students' future success at HowStuffWorks Now.
Why Is It So Hard for the Innocent to Be Freed From Prison?
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It takes a lot of legal maneuvering to free an innocent person from prison. And that takes a lot of money. That's why the Innocence Project is so critical to help free the wrongly convicted.
What if sea levels rose 12 inches?
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Figuring out how to deal with rising sea levels isn't some kind of purely academic exercise. It's happening. So how do we deal with it, especially if the sea rises a foot in our lifetime?
Why Xenophobia Thrives in Troubled Times
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Xenophobia, or the fear of immigrants and strangers, has a long history across the globe. What makes this prejudice so prominent throughout history?
An Historian Explains Ukraine and Russia's Complex Relationship
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University of Michigan historian Ronald Suny answers some questions and corrects some falsehoods about the Ukrainian and Russian history that helped lead up to the current events.
10 Press Exposés That Made a Difference
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Journalists have brought to national attention lots of issues that would otherwise remain hidden. Learn about some of them at HowStuffWorks.
Beyond the Oats Box: 9 Facts About Quakers
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The most famous Quaker (the one on the oats box) is not even a real person. This religious group has had much success in a sweeter area of food: chocolate!
Can You Pass This General Knowledge Quiz While Being Distracted by Adorable Puppies?
Could you name the largest planet in our solar sys- ... is that a Goldendoodle? Aww! Put your smarts - and your concentration - to the test in this puppy-filled general knowledge skills challenge.
20 Home Remedies for Morning Sickness
Many pregnant women experience the nausea and vomiting of morning sickness. Fortunately, home remedies can relieve these unpleasant symptoms.
Can a Restrictive Covenant Be Removed From a Property?
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Restrictive covenants help enforce standards and uniformity in neighborhoods. But they can also ban you from building fences, adding a pool and even cutting down trees. So how can you get out a restrictive covenant?