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Bias, feral hogs and ancient money
May 25, 2018

Bias, feral hogs and ancient money

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Why you're bogged down with terms-of-service emails, how to tell if bias trainings work, plus the surprising ancient origins of the word "economics." And why hunting feral hogs has become an aerial activity in Texas.
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by Andy Uhler
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Feral hogs cause millions of dollars in damage to crops across the U.S.
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Where did the word "economics" come from?

by Ellen Millender
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