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Drug laws have changed a lot since the original passage of the federal Controlled Substances Act in 1970. Researchers are constantly developing new drugs and seeking their approval for medical use; meanwhile, previously unknown drugs turn up in the illegal drug supply. It often takes a few drug busts and drug-related medical emergencies or overdoses […]

Frank Baum chose Kansas as the setting of The Wizard of Oz, so that the protagonist, Dorothy, could grow up in a dull, monotonous place that contrasted with the colorful spectacle of Oz. The filmmakers portrayed this in the film adaptation by filming the scenes in Kansas in monochrome and the scenes in Oz with […]

Since college tuition costs have soared over the past decade, and wages and purchasing power have stagnated, there is vociferous debate in the media about the value of a college diploma. Millions of Americans carry heavy student debt burdens that will take them decades to repay; some owe more than they originally borrowed and have […]