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How the ACT Works
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The ACT is one of two major standardized tests given to high school students each year. Learn about the ACT in this article from HowStuffWorks.
Suicide Afflicts Farmers at Rate Shockingly Higher Than All Other Jobs
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How does suicide afflict farmers more than other professions? Learn more about farmers and mental health in this HowStuffWorks article.
Are chimpanzees evolving in the wild?
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Chimpanzees may be evolving in the wild, according to recent research in Asia. Learn about chimpanzees and find out if chimpanzees are evolving.
8 Cheapest States to Live In
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If the costs in your home state are getting you down, it might be time to think about moving. We have a list of the U.S.A.'s eight cheapest states to live in.
Can You Guess the State If We Give You a Major Highway and the Capital?
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The USA is defined by its geography, which dictates much of its industries and lifestyles. These factors combine to give each state its history and identity. If we gave you the name of a road that leads to it and its capital, can you name the state? Let's find out.
How United Way Works
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You may be familiar with the United Way, but did you know it works differently from most nonprofits? Read up on the United Way and see how to get involved.
Dog Parks Guide
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Dog parks are as diverse as the breeds that use them. Learn all about dog parks in this article from Animal Planet.
How Crime Scene Investigation Works
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Learn what really goes on when a CSI "processes a crime scene" and get a real-world view of crime scene investigation from a primary scene responder with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.
Amelia Earhart Was Way More Than a Famous Aviator Who Disappeared
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Today she is best known for her disappearance, but Amelia Earhart was a pioneering aviatrix as well as a fashion designer and feminist.
How Duesenberg Cars Work
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The cars built by the Duesenberg brothers are still considered among the finest ever made. Learn more about the fascinating run of the Duesenberg.