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The Most Powerful People in the World Aren't Always the Richest

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Power. Influence. Control. These aren't just buzzwords; they shape how the world runs. If you want to understand how decisions ripple across the globe, you need to look at the most powerful people in the world.

How Human Rights Organizations Work

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Human rights organizations are a necessary evil. Learn all about human rights organizations at HowStuffWorks.

14 Weird Christmas Traditions to Perplex and Delight You

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Christmas traditions are like snowflakes: No two are the same, and some are downright bizarre. Sure, Santa Claus squeezing down chimneys is strange enough, but the world is full of other weird Christmas traditions that make reindeer games look tame.

How the European Union Works

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What does the EU do and why would countries want to leave - or join - it? HowStuffWorks looks at the role of the European Union.

How Ramjets Work

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Imagine whipping through the sky at thousands of miles per hour. This special type of jet engine can do exactly that.

5 of Earth's Highest Deserts

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Not all deserts have sand and they're certainly not all hot. They're just extremely dry and have little vegetation. That means deserts are located all over the planet, including at super-high elevations.

How Uranium Glass Got Its Glow On

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Glass that glows? You bet. And that glow comes from a source you wouldn't believe. Uranium, the same radioactive ore now used to power commercial nuclear reactors.

The French History Quiz

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Think you know your Louis XIV from your Louis XVIII, your Mitterrand from your Chirac? Take this French history quiz to find out.

How Well Do You Know the World's Countries?

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The average person's geography skills are notoriously poor, especially when looking beyond one's own region. Test your knowledge of countries on four major continents with our quiz!

Which Places Have a Blue and Yellow Flag? There Are at Least 8

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Blue and yellow flags are common among national and state flags, and the blue and yellow color combinations often symbolize nature.

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