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Britain vs. England vs. UK: What's the Difference?

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There's a whale of a difference between the United Kingdom and Great Britain. But whatever you do, don't call someone from Scotland "English."

Who Is Liz Truss, Great Britain's New Prime Minister?

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Chosen by the Conservative Party, Liz Truss succeeds Boris Johnson to become the U.K's prime minister, the 15th to serve under Queen Elizabeth.

What Does 'Treason' Actually Mean?

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Though treason is the only crime mentioned in the U.S. Constitution, few know what the word actually means and fewer still have ever been indicted for it.

Can You Name These British Heroes From Their Statues?

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A true hero needs no monument - but it definitely helps to have one! From suffragettes to military leaders to great artists and thinkers, can you identify these British heroes from their statue?

Can You Pass This British General Knowledge Quiz?

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Are you an Anglophile or a Britophile? Do you know the difference? If you consider yourself on par with the Brits, take this quiz to test your knowledge.

From Caesar to Brexit: The English History Quiz

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English history goes back just a lot bit further than that of the United States. How much do you know about the past of jolly old England? How far back does your knowledge of English history go? Take this quiz to find out!

How Much Power Did Queen Elizabeth Really Have?

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Queen Elizabeth II was a beloved figure who was careful not to cross the line of convention. How much authority did she really wield during her historic reign?

5 Fascinating Stories of Abolitionists Past and Present

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One was an enslaved man turned best-selling writer; another was a wealthy pottery maker whose company is well-known even today. Here are five amazing stories of abolitionists.

Why is it good luck to shake a chimney sweep's hand?

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Hopefully, you're not a germaphobe, because things are about to get sooty. Learn why it's good luck to shake a chimney sweep's hand at HowStuffWorks.

How the Declaration of Independence Birthed the American Nation

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HowStuffWorks takes a look at the U.S. Declaration of Independence document - what's inside it and what's not.

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