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Are You the Average American?
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Believe it or not, many groups compile statistics about what is average about people in every category imaginable. Can you identify which of these statistics is true or false?
How the Affordable Care Act Tax Credit Works
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Those who benefit from the Affordable Care Act also have to juggle their monthly premiums. Learn more about the ACA tax credit at HowStuffWorks.
5 Questions to Ask Before Donating to a Charity
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How can you tell if a charity is actually effective? Is it better to give one big donation or several small ones? We look at five of the most-asked questions about charity giving.
How Street Gangs Work
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According to a 2005 report by the Department of Justice, there are at least 21,500 gangs and more than 731,000 active gang members in the United States. Learn how and why street gangs form.
10 Tax Credits for Single Parents
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Being a single parent is tough, so it's good to know it comes with some tax credits. Learn about tax credits for single parents at HowStuffWorks.
5 Sharp Quotes From Diogenes, the Funniest Ancient Greek Philosopher
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Plato called him a "Socrates gone mad." Others nicknamed him "the Dog." Yet there was a method to his madness as he barked hilarious takedowns at passersby. Here are a few of them.
How Minimum Wage Works
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Minimum wage is supposed to ensure that workers get paid enough to live. Get the whole scoop on minimum wage -- from its history to current debates.
2007 BRICK Award Winner: Kimmie Weeks
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2007 BRICK Award Winner Kimmie Weeks survived civil war and is now an international children's advocate.
How MySpace Works
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Find out what MySpace really is, what it can do for you, how it blew past the competition and why Rupert Murdoch thought it was worth $580 million.
Can you match the job to the uniform?
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Uniforms tend to make workers look more professional, streamlined and yes, sexy too! If you simply love the look of people in uniform, how may jobs do you think you can identify by the uniform they wear? Take a crack at our quiz and find out!