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Dec 31 2025HEALTH

Why Do We Love Chewing Gum So Much?

Chewing gum has been around for ages, and it's not just about fresh breath. It turns out, there's something about chewing that makes us feel better. Scientists have been trying to figure out why we enjoy it so much, but it's still a bit of a mystery. People have been chewing stuff for thousands of

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Dec 08 2024POLITICS

Trust in Science: A Growing Divide in the U. S.

For decades, Americans mostly agreed on one thing: science was trustworthy. But lately, that's quickly changing. People who lean left and right are now seeing science quite differently. This divide didn't happen overnight. It's been growing since the 1990s and picked up speed in 2018. What's causing

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Nov 05 2024FINANCE

What Happens to Stocks After a U. S. Election?

History shows that stocks usually go up after a U. S. presidential election. But don't expect a smooth ride right away. The day and week after the election, stocks often drop a bit. Don't worry, though, because they usually bounce back within a month. Let's look at some past elections. In 2020, the

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Oct 09 2024POLITICS

Kamala Harris: Can She Break the VP Barrier?

Ever since Thomas Marshall, the vice president under Woodrow Wilson, joked about VPs vanishing, the role has had a reputation for being a dead end. The odds of becoming president from the VP spot are slim—only 20% of former VPs have made it. Now, Kamala Harris, the current VP, is running for preside

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