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Gertrude Bell Was Victorian England's 'Female Lawrence of Arabia'

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An intrepid world traveler, skilled mountaineer and noted archaeologist, Gertrude Bell broke all the rules at a time when women lived under the oppressive thumb of Victorian-era England.

How the Boston Massacre Fanned the Flames of a Revolution

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The Boston Massacre didn't start the American Revolution. But what role did the March 5, 1770, protest play? HowStuffWorks looks at the history.

Mrs. Cheng: The Most Successful Pirate in History

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HowStuffWorks looks at the career of Mrs. Cheng, aka Ching Shih, a famous female pirate of the 19th century who patrolled the South China Sea.

How Interpol Works

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Interpol is an international police agency that tracks criminals across national borders. Lean about Interpol and find out how Interpol is organized.

Did Mussolini Really Keep the Trains Running on Time?

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Mussolini's dictatorship was brutal, but supposedly efficient. Did he really improve the rail system?

What are the highest paying MBA careers?

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What are the highest paying MBA careers? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn what the highest paying MBA careers are.

The Rise and Fall of the Oregon Trail

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Hundreds of thousands of emigrants traveled the 2,170-mile Oregon Trail. HowStuffWorks looks at what they endured in their search of a better life.

How Movie Producers Work

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Movie producers may appear to have glamorous jobs, but it can be anything but. Learn more about movie producers at HowStuffWorks.

Does a Criminal Conviction Bar You From Running for U.S. President?

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In the U.S., the bar for running for president is deliberately set low - only age and citizenship rules are written into the Constitution. Still, are there any laws that would bar a felon from running for the highest office in the land?

Direct Democracy Allows Citizens to Decide Laws Without Representatives

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In politics, direct democracy means giving everyday people—not just politicians—a direct say in laws and policies. Unlike a representative democracy, where elected officials make decisions on behalf of the people, direct democracy allows citizens to vote on political issues themselves.

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