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Will a Third-Party Candidate Ever Win the White House?

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HowStuffWorks looks at the many hurdles a third-party presidential candidate faces in the U.S., and why it's harder than ever for them to be elected.

Groom of the Stool: A Crappy Job With Royal Benefits

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It may sound degrading to modern ears, but the groom of the stool, the person who helped the British king with his toilet duties, held an extremely prestigious position and was a close confidant of the monarch.

How Wine, Art and Diamonds Defy the Laws of Economics

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HowStuffWorks looks at the concept of Veblen goods, where demand goes up when the price does. But why?

Albania's Doomsday Bunkers Fed a Dictator's Paranoia

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Albanian dictator Enver Hoxha ordered a massive building program of bunkers throughout the country. But their purpose was more menace than military.

Does alcohol affect creativity?

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Just how linked are creative genius and a good cocktail? Find out if alcohol affects creativity at HowStuffWorks.

These 6 U.S. States Once Declared Themselves Independent Nations

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Many states (or territories) that are now part of the U.S.A. were once independent, even if not recognized as such by other countries. We'll look at some of them.

Nyx: Goddess of the Night and Daughter of Chaos

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She's been described as a chariot-riding queen of night and the mother of death, deceit and dreams. Who was this mist-shrouded figure that even the gods feared?

Crinkle Crankle: The Serpentine Wall With a Funny Name

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Crinkle crankle walls undulate, mimicking the shape of a snake's slither. But what's the purpose of these wavy walls?

Can California Save Today's Rain for Future Droughts?

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California has experienced unprecedented rain lately, but the state is still in a drought. So why can't the rain falling now be saved for later?

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