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Which Genes Make You Taller? A Whole Bunch Of Them, It Turns Out
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Which Genes Make You Taller? A Whole Bunch Of Them, It Turns Out

You'd think it would be a simple matter of looking at a few genes from Mom and Dad. But scientists say they've already found more than 700 variants that affect height and are still counting.

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For the Worst Wax Tailor
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Native Americans Struggle To Find Housing While Facing Discrimination

A severe shortage of housing on Wind River Reservation in central Wyoming causes tribal members to look for rental properties outside their community in the town of Lander. Native Americans can face housing discrimination in their search but many are reluctant to file complaints. J. Stephen Conn/Flickr hide caption

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Native Americans Struggle To Find Housing While Facing Discrimination

by Melodie Edwards

Native Americans Struggle To Find Housing While Facing Discrimination

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The Soundmaker Rodrigo y Gabriela
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Saudi Women Stunt Hard (And Dis Men) In A Music Video Gone Viral

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Saudi Women Stunt Hard (And Dis Men) In A Music Video Gone Viral

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Saudi Women Stunt Hard (And Dis Men) In A Music Video Gone Viral

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Heartbroken, In Disrepair Dan Auerbach
Trump Supporters Cheer Quick Starts On Campaign Promises In His First Weeks

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Trump Supporters Cheer Quick Starts On Campaign Promises In His First Weeks

Trump Supporters Cheer Quick Starts On Campaign Promises In His First Weeks

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