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How the Secretary of State Works

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The secretary of state has a lot of important responsibilities. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about the secretary of state.

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.

A Macaw Will Mate for Life and Swear Like a Sailor

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Macaws mate for life, can speak human words and have even been known to blush when delighted.

Who Wins and Loses in a Trade War?

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When nations get into disputes about trade, it often results in unintended consequences. HowStuffWorks looks at the history of trade wars.

Top 10 Ancient Chinese Inventions

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The ancient Chinese brought us many great innovations, including some that we take for granted in the modern world. Let's examine 10 of ancient China's greatest inventions.

How 'Savant Syndrome' Makes Some People, and Their Brains, Extraordinary

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Savant syndrome is a rare condition in which someone with significant mental disabilities demonstrates certain unexplained extraordinary abilities.

The Youngest President of the United States

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Off the top of your head, you may know JFK as the youngest president in U.S. history, and you'd be correct that he was the youngest to be elected. But what about the youngest person to ascend - that is, the youngest VP to become president after the death of an incumbent?

Meghan Markle Is Not the First British Royal With African Heritage

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Although there's been a lot of talk about Meghan Markle being the first mixed race person to marry into the British royal family, historians say that's not really true.

Niagara Falls Will Temporarily Stop Gushing in 2019

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The formidable gusher could stop flowing for a few months in 2019 in order to repair some bridges in dire need.

Bordeaux's Water Mirror Is Magical, Worth Visiting

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Bordeaux's famed and beautiful reflecting pool will have you snapping photographs and feeling like you're walking on water.

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