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15 Largest Cities in Africa, Ranked by Population

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Africa, a continent of immense diversity, history and rapid urbanization, is home to some of the fastest-growing cities in the world. Its largest urban centers are economic and cultural powerhouses, showcasing a blend of traditional heritage and modern development. The largest cities in Africa reflect the continent's vibrancy and its pivotal role on the global stage.

The Benefits of Talking About Yourself in the Third Person

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What do Donald Trump, Bob Dole and LeBron James have in common? A tendency to talk about themselves in the third person. But is it just egotism or is there a hidden benefit to saying your name rather than "I"?

How Does Your Boss Compare to Optimus Prime?

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Is your boss a benevolent Optimus Prime or a tyrannical Megatron? HowStuffWorks Now investigates leadership lessons "The Transformers" can teach us.

5 Things You Didn't Know About 'Sesame Street'

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You and your kids may have grown up watching "Sesame Street" so you may think you know all there is to know about Big Bird at friends. But not so fast.

Ridiculous History: Guy Fawkes and One Killer Marketing Campaign

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Guy Fawkes Day occurs every fifth of November. Time to learn about Fawkes and his everlasting place in history at HowStuffWorks Now.

Turkish Coffee Is Steeped in Tradition — And Easy to Make

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Since its introduction in 15th-century Yemen, Turkish coffee has been a cultural touchstone in the Middle East, Eastern Europe and north Africa.

The 'Petticoat Rulers' Ran a Wyoming Frontier Town in the 1920s

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In 1920, a group of women established an all-female government in the town of Jackson, Wyoming.

Beyond 'Braveheart': 5 Things We Get Wrong About William Wallace

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The story of Scottish resistance hero William Wallace has morphed into fiction over time, but the truth is actually far more fascinating than the one we see in popular retellings.

The Druids: Philosophers, Politicians, Priests or Sorcerers?

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The Druids were a class of Celtic-speaking purveyors of magical and religious practice who inhabited northwestern Europe around 2,000 years ago, but almost everything we know about them is from secondhand sources.

5 U.S. Presidents and Their Beloved Cars

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One super-cool perk to being POTUS? You get to be driven around in the heavily armored presidential limousine. One downside? You have to hand over your car keys - for life.

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