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How Lipstick Works Sep 09, 2009

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Long before that little tube of lip color became ubiquitous, women found ways to brighten their lips. Get the scoop on lipstick's ancient origins, controversial history, bizarre ingredients and symbolism in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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Why do women keep their maiden names? Sep 07, 2009

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Current studies report that a majority of American women adopt their husband's surname upon marriage, while a minority do not. Learn more about the origins and implications of this alternative tradition in the following podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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How is the role of women in the military changing? Sep 02, 2009

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Due in part to their accomplishments in recent conflicts, women's role in the U.S. military is expanding. Learn more about the changing role of women in the military -- and the challenges they still face -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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Does living together before marriage lead to divorce? Aug 31, 2009

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Today, the majority of couples choose to live together before marriage, but some studies suggest that this may increase their chances of divorce. Tune in as Molly and Cristen take a closer look at this topic in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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How Planned Parenthood Works Aug 26, 2009

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Planned Parenthood is a controversial organization that provides reproductive healthcare to women and men. Join Molly and Cristen as they examine Planned Parenthood's history, controversies and services in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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Why do brides wear white? Aug 24, 2009

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Brides in countries like America and Britain often opt for white dresses, but where did this trend get its start? Discover the origins of white wedding gowns -- and the quirky history of the veil -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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Do sororities get a bad rap? Aug 19, 2009

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Negative stereotypes about sororities abound, but are they deserved? Molly and Cristen explore the history, practices and reputation of modern sororities in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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Why are IUDs so unpopular in the United States? Aug 17, 2009

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Intrauterine devices, or IUDs, get a bad rap in the United States, but they're starting to make a comeback. Find out why these devices became unpopular in the first place -- and why that's starting to change -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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Does polygamy ever benefit women? Aug 12, 2009

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Polygamy isn't a legal practice in the United States, but it's fairly common in other parts of the world. Join Molly and Cristen as they weigh the pros and cons of this practice, both for women and men, in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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Why do women wear high heels? Aug 10, 2009

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High heels are a popular fashion accoutrement for modern women, but they also cause foot and knee problems. So why do women still wear them? Learn more about high heels -- including their surprising origins -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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