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Divorce​—The Human Cost 3-10

Millions of couples get divorced each year. Our generation has seen divorce rates spiral upward around the world. What lures people into divorce, and what price do they pay?

The Day It Rained Sand 15

What is it like to be caught in a volcanic eruption? What are lahars, and how did they affect some people in the Philippines?

Greedy Commerce Shows Its True Colors 20

How did commerce develop from the 15th century on? What role did slavery play? What are the true motives of commerce?

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Harper’s Encyclopædia of United States History