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How Living Without a Bank Account Works
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Millions of people have figured out how to get by without a bank account, whether by choice or force of circumstance. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
Do Countries With Stricter Gun Laws Really Have Fewer Homicides?
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Ask a card-carrying member of the NRA and you'll get one answer. Ask a member of Everytown for Gun Safety and you'll get another. We look at the research that underlies this controversial topic.
What is the average credit score and why?
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The average credit score is based on a score developed by the Fair Isaac Corporation. Learn how the FICO formula determines an average credit score.
Does where you live determine how often you call in sick?
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Calling in sick is something some are more loath to do than others. Does geographic location affect who's calling in sick and who's toughing it out?
Harpers Ferry Has a Complex and Dizzying History
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Harpers Ferry is known as the spot where John Brown launched his disastrous slave rebellion. But why was it also a transportation and ammunitions powerhouse?
Why do ostriches have red meat instead of white?
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Why do ostriches have red meat instead of white? Learn why ostrich meat is red like beef and what other attributes make ostriches strange birds.
Will the U.S. be a desert in 50 years?
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Will the U.S. be a desert in 50 years? Learn about the chances of the U.S. becoming a desert in the next 50 years.
How Plug-in Hybrid Cars Work
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Plug-in hybrid cars build upon existing hybrid car technology by reducing the use of the gasoline engine. Find out how plug-in hybrid cars differ from standard hybrids.
Is there a green way to tow?
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Green towing has people wondering if there is a green way to tow. Learn about green towing and find out if there is a green way to tow.
What makes people happier -- objects or experiences?
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What makes people happier? A new car or an exciting or touching experience? Is it the gifts or the memories? See research on what makes people happier.