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'Gloomy Sunday:' The Song Linked to More Than 100 Suicides
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One song is supposedly tied to more than 100 suicides. Stuff They Don't Want You To Know looks at the song in a special podcast written by Ben Bowlin.
Why Is 9/10 Added to Gas Prices?
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The practice of tacking 9/10 of a cent on the end of a gas price goes back to a decades-old tax imposed by state and federal governments. It was supposed to expire but never did.
What Generation Do You Actually Belong In?
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They call people born after 2013 "Gen Alpha," but odds are those kids are all a bit young to be doing quizzes. Want to know what generation you actually belong in? Take the quiz and see!
Who Created the First Macaroni and Cheese?
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Are you wondering who invented macaroni and cheese? Check out this article and learn who invented macaroni and cheese and more about this food.
Railroads of the 1920s
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Railroads of the 1920s reflected a time of uncertainty in the industry at the time. Learn more about the railroads of the 1920s.
Can You Guess the Make and Model of These Custom Cars?
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It takes a special type of gearhead to customize cars into works of functional art. Think you've got what it takes to see behind the paint and modifications to tell what automobiles these mechanical artists used to create their masterpieces?
How the Civilian Conservation Corps Worked
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The Civilian Conservation Corps was one of the New Deal's most successful programs. Read about the Civlian Conservation Corps in this article.
How Spam (the Food) Works
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The Spam food product is one of the most recognizable brand names in history. Learn about the Spam food product and find out how the Spam food product is made.
How does the Social Security system work?
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How does the Social Security system (in the U.S.) work? When I pay money into the system, where does my money go and where is my account kept (does some bank have the money in my account)?
Christmas Cookies 101
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One of the most highly anticipated holiday traditions in many households is the baking of Christmas cookies. Check out Christmas cookies 101.