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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.

10 Reasons Why People Cash Out IRAs Early

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Do you know the 10 reasons people cash out IRA's early? Find out the 10 reasons people cash out IRA's early in this article from howstuffworks.com.

Why did brothers fight on opposite sides of the Civil War?

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Brother against brother was a motif of the Civil War as families were divided -- even Sen. John J. Crittenden's. Read about brother against brother in the war.

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