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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.
How Nepotism Works
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Appointing family members to positions they may not have earned is criticized - but sometimes it's beneficial. Learn about nepotism at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Tell Us the Last Names of These U.S. Presidents?
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If you were taught anything in U.S. history class, these presidents probably played a role. Were you paying enough attention when their names were mentioned or did you happen to skip over those pages of the textbook?
How American Exceptionalism Works
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'American Exceptionalism' is a term that's been used both positively and negatively. Find out the meanings of American Exceptionalism at HowStuffWorks.
90s Rappers: 10 of the Scene's Most Influential Artists
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The 1990s are widely considered the golden age of hip-hop, when the genre grew from a cultural movement into a global force. These influential 90s rappers not only shaped the sound of rap music but also made waves in politics, pop culture, and beyond.
The Cold-blooded Assassination of Outlaw Jesse James
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How did Jesse James really die and who killed him? HowStuffWorks looks into the story of one of the Wild West's most famous outlaws.
Murder! Money! Power! Art! Meet the Medici Family
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This wealthy banking dynasty of Florence rubbed shoulders with Michelangelo, Botticelli and Galileo. How did they get so wealthy and powerful? And how did they lose it all?
The Battle for the 19th Amendment and Women's Right to Vote
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It's been 101 years since the 19th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified. Why did it take so long for women to get the right to vote in the United States?
What Caused the Rise — and Fall — of the Ottoman Empire?
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For 600 years, the Ottoman Empire covered a territory stretching across Europe and the Middle East, until it all came down after World War I.
How Sarah Palin Works
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Sarah Palin is a hot commodity on the McCain-Palin ticket: Her youth and conservative ideals have garnered publicity. Learn about Sarah Palin and her ideals.