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Why Do Some Countries Seem to Dominate the Olympics?
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Why do some countries seem to dominate the Olympics? Find out why athletes from some countries seem to dominate the Olympic Games each year.
What exactly is a right-to-work state?
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What exactly is a right-to-work state? Find out about the controversial laws that constitute a right-to-work state.
Pinpointing the Richest Country in the World Is Tricky Work
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Economists have historically used GDP per capita to determine the richest country in the world, but that's misleading when you consider the tax havens effect.
Why Do Lemurs Live Only in Madagascar?
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Lemurs live in Madagascar — and no other place on Earth. But long ago, they thrived all over the planet. Learn why lemurs live only in Madagascar.
The Richest Countries in Africa, Based on GDP
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Western nations often think of the entire African continent as poor, thanks, in large part, to the legacies of the transatlantic slave trade and European colonialism. The truth is, many African countries were wealthy before colonization.
How Zero Population Growth Works
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The goal of zero population growth is to reach a sustainable global birth rate. Explore how zero population growth works and if it is possible.
Which States Give the Most to the Federal Government and Which Get the Most?
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HowStuffWorks Now discovers how much bang each state gets for its tax buck.
Can You Pass This Australian General Knowledge Quiz?
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Australia is the massive mainland of the Australian continent, but how much do you know about it? Put your Australia knowledge to the test with this quiz!
What Are the Happiest Countries in the World?
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How do you measure the happiness of a country? Is it through the benefits afforded to citizens, the weather or the number of opportunities available? This is a question the World Happiness Report has tackled since 2012 to report on the happiest countries in the world.
How Do the 5 U.S. Territories Differ From the 50 States?
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The United States still has five permanently populated territories. The 3.5 million residents are denied many of the same rights as mainland U.S. citizens. They want this to change.