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Why do geese mate for life?

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Geese don't exchange vows or rings, but they do search for their lifelong mate. However, are geese really faithful, or do they take a gander at the opposite sex?

Why the U.S. Monthly Jobs Report Matters

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Every month, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics releases a report that looks at the unemployment rate, among other job-related data in the country. But who counts as "unemployed" can be tricky.

Why Is 'Intersectionality' So Controversial?

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Critics have charged that intersectionality has fostered a sort of 'oppression Olympics.' But that wasn't what was intended originally.

Why Giving a Professional Reference Can Be a Minefield

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How can you get out of giving a professional reference if you don't want to? HowStuffWorks has some tips.

Why Was Davy Crockett King of the Wild Frontier?

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Davy Crockett is immortalized as king of the wild frontier. Read about Davy Crockett and who breathed new life into the legend of Davy Crockett after his death.

Who invented the Barbie doll and why?

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Barbie history is darker than the doll's platinum tresses; this icon was inspired by a German sex toy. Read about Barbie history and the muse behind her.

Why would you take poison as medicine?

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Can you really take poison as medicine? Learn about both ancient and cutting-edge ways that poison acts as medicine.

Why is the Google algorithm so important?

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The Google algorithm searches out Web pages that contain keywords you used to search. Read about the Google algorithm and how the Google algorithm works.

7 Reasons Catherine the Great Was So Great

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Her legacy has been reduced to tales of horses and sordid affairs, but the real story of Russia's longest reigning female leader is truly fascinating.

Why the Ghost of Andrew Jackson Haunts the Modern U.S. Presidency

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Andrew Jackson seems to resonate particularly with Donald Trump. HowStuffWorks looks at what the two presidents have in common and where they differ.

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