Most people don’t want to put too much effort into considering their options when using Uber and Lyft. However, taking a little extra time to think things through could potentially save you some money.
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The sky is wide, the land is rugged, and the air fills your lungs with happiness. But for many adventurers, the genuine appeal of a trek through a national park is the fine detail: the living flora and fauna, often rare and amazing, that quietly inhabit the landscape.
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Northern California isn’t as clearly defined as you might think. This map breaks down how people across the state perceive the dividing line—and why those perceptions matter.
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The naming of different generations is commonly used to categorize and identify particular age groups or cohorts based on shared experiences, cultural shifts, and technological advancements.
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The five known varieties of wildcat (Near Eastern, Chinese, Central Asian, Southern African, and European) are quite identical and can interbreed. Analysts had a tough time pinpointing where in the world the domestication of cats first began. Some even think that it had taken place at multiple times and places.
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A new genetic map of Greece based on DNA from ancient skeletons shows how the Balkans were reshaped by waves of migration—from Anatolia, Slavic lands, and beyond. See the real data and what it tells us about who settled where.
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What do your weather app, your oven, and international science have in common? They’re all shaped by a centuries-old debate: Fahrenheit vs. Celsius. Let’s examine their respective applications, justifications, and which one is more practical for day-to-day use.
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Owning your own business is the quintessence of the American Dream. The freedom of self-employment and control of your own earnings is a temptation for many, a feeling shared by 9.6 million people across the nation, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Yet for generations of women, it was an unattainable goal. Until 1988, a spouse or male relative was required to co-sign a loan application, and the glass ceiling of the workplace extended to entrepreneurship. This changed when Congress signed the Women’s Business Ownership Act, the first piece of legislation to recognize the contribution of female entrepreneurs to the American economy.
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The history of abortion law in the United States dates back to the colonial era. Abortion was generally legal during the early stages of pregnancy until “quickening,” which refers to the first movements of the fetus that could be felt by the mother. However, by the mid-1800s, states began passing laws criminalizing abortion except when necessary to save the life of the mother.
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Islands are more than vacation dreams – some are home to staggering numbers of people. Explore the most populous islands on every continent, from Java’s millions to the wild, diverse life of Madagascar and beyond.
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