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What went on behind the scenes when the Framers met in 1787 to draft the nation’s founding document? Here are six things that may surprise you.
Native American groups are leading an effort to bring the iconic animal back to the wild.
Driven by desperation and rumors, thousands of jobless South Africans rushed to a sleepy village in search of buried treasure.
Some countries, including the U.S., are exploring a new type of money that can be spent only electronically. Is that a good idea?
Every 10 years, voting districts around the country are redrawn, often to give one political party an advantage. Here’s why that matters to you.
Young people around the country are getting involved in the fight for fair elections.
Two experts weigh in on the issue.
Pakistan launched an initiative to help absorb greenhouse gases and prevent erosion.
Scientists are using grime-eating bacteria to clean marble statues.
During the pandemic, a Maryland teen has been building and selling wooden furniture to raise money for charity.
Quirky stats about changed Covid personalities, a Maine treasure hunt, and more
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Daily time spent on social networks in different nations
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