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Why Are Legal Pads Yellow? — Plus 4 Other Curious Questions
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It's simple, professional, cheap and instantly recognizable. But who decided they'd be yellow, anyway? Plus, why is there a gap at the front of public toilet seats? And how the heck do dollar stores make money?
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Who Is the Highest Paid WNBA Player in 2024?
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When the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) tips off its 2024 regular season on May 14, a talented 12 teams will prepare to play 40 games …
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Qualitative vs. Quantitative: Key Differences in Research Types
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Let's say you want to learn how a group will vote in an election. You face a classic decision of gathering qualitative vs. quantitative data. With one …
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What Is Shadow Work and How Does It, Well, Work?
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Just as the sun casts a shadow, so does the human psyche. But what is shadow work, really? This psychological journey involves delving into the depths …
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What Do Possums Eat? Most Things, It Turns Out
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Much like raccoons, possums will rummage through your garbage cans looking for food. But what do possums eat when they aren't making a feast out of …
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What Is a Postal Code? A Brief History of Zip Codes
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90210. SW19. 150-6110. What do these series of characters have in common? They're all postal codes in specific areas of major cities — Los Angeles, …