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Why You Should Love the Much-maligned Magpie

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Magpies are much-maligned as harbingers of doom, thieves of shiny objects and songbird eggs, but they're smart, monogamous for life and actually hold funerals for one another.

Why Jack Ruby Killed JFK's Assassin

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He is famous for assassinating Lee Harvey Oswald on live TV. But what was his motive, other than to rid the world of the man who killed President John F. Kennedy days before?

Noncompete Agreements Target Janitors as Well as VPs, But Why?

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It's not just people on the top. Even janitors and home health aides are often asked to sign noncompete agreements. Will a company really sue you if you break one?

What Is a Conservatorship and Why Is Britney Spears In One?

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Pop princess Britney Spears has been locked in a conservatorship since 2008. Hers isn't a typical conservatorship for many reasons. We'll explain.

Why Some Olympic Sports Are Still Open Only to Men or Only to Women

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It may surprise you that even in 2021 there are a few Olympic sports that are not open to both genders.

Why the Paralympic Games Might Be Better Than the Olympics

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Like the Tokyo Olympics, the Paralympic Games are happening a year late. But these athletes are equally, if not more, impressive to watch on the courts, beaches and in the pool.

Why E.O. Wilson Was Called the 'Darwin of the 21st Century'

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Edward Osborne "E.O." Wilson never grew out of his "bug period" as a child and, as a result, became one of the world's foremost experts on the subject of ants.

Why You Want Your Kid's School Bus to Be Electric

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Electric school buses are a very, very good idea. They cut greenhouse emissions, for one, but there are several more reasons the U.S. should transition its massive diesel-fueled school bus fleet to electric.

Why Gravy Wrestling Is an Annual Tradition in One British Town

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An annual event in northwest England raises money for charity and sees combatants grapple in gravy. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.

Why 'Final Fantasy VII' Endures 20 Years After Its Release

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On the 20th anniversary of the U.S. release of 'Final Fantasy VII,' HowStuffWorks explains what makes the game a classic.

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