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Elizabeth MacDonough Is the Senate Parliamentarian. What in the World Does She Do?
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The office of the Senate parliamentarian provides access to nonpartisan expertise to help develop new legislation and understanding of the rules that govern the Senate.
What Rugby Player Are You Most Like?
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Many different skills go into making the perfect player ... and which ones you have tells us which rugby star you most resemble. It's time to find out!
Are 'Ghost Lights' Apparitions of the Dead — or Even Aliens?
There's no doubt people are seeing lights. But are they really spirits of ghosts - or even aliens - or can these unusual lights be clarified with a simple explanation?
What Is the World's Shortest River?
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Ever wondered what's the difference between a river, a stream, a brook and a tributary?
King of the 'Hill Street' Quiz: How Much Do You Know About TV Icon Steven Bochco?
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Take our HowStuffWorks quiz to learn more about Steven Bochco, creator of 'Hill Street Blues,' 'L.A. Law' and other groundbreaking TV dramas.
Why Rudeness Is So Contagious
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Will and Mango from Part-Time Genius explore the subject of rudeness - why it's dangerous to our health and why we can't stop thinking about it.
Ridiculous History: The Great Moon Hoax of August 1835
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On Aug. 25, 1835, The New York Sun ran the first of several newspaper columns on the moon's geography, vegetation and humanoid inhabitants. There was just one problem.
Why Was the Mad Hatter Mad?
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The expression 'mad as a hatter' predates the Mad Hatter in 'Alice in Wonderland.' So, where did the term come from?
Introvert and Extrovert Brains Aren't the Same
The Part-Time Genius guys discuss what characterizes introverts and how their brains work differently from extroverts'. Read more at HowStuffWorks.
What Does 'Bread and Circuses' Mean?
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Ever felt a pang of guilt on, say, Election Day when you skipped the voting booth to go to dinner? The 'bread and circuses' concept of being pacified by food and entertainment - and forgoing civic duty - goes back to Roman times.