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Are You Marriage Material?
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Most people at least consider getting married at some point in their life, but not everyone is cut out for it. Take this quiz to find out if you're marriage material.
Are you responsible for your new spouse's back taxes?
Getting married can come with a lot of baggage, including back taxes. Learn more about your obligation to your spouse's back taxes at HowStuffWorks.
Meghan Markle Is Not the First British Royal With African Heritage
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.
Unraveling the Romanticized Story of Pocahontas
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History has twisted the story of Pocahontas into one of a mythical woman who saved John Smith, converted to Christianity and married an Englishman. The truth, however, isn't so rosy.
Shotgun Marriages Are on the Rise — And in Surprising Places
The death of shotgun marriages has been greatly exaggerated. HowStuffWorks investigates why.
King Solomon: Fabulously Wealthy Monarch or Local Tribal Chief?
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The biblical King Solomon is depicted as being very rich, very wise and very married to hundreds of women. But there is little evidence outside of the Bible that he existed. So what has been found so far?
Betrothed Through the Centuries: A Timeline of Marriage
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Today's version of marriage looks very different from the unions enjoyed by our ancestors. For most of human history, marriage was more akin to a business deal between men, and the bride in question had very few rights or other options. So how did marriage become associated with love?
The Wives of Henry VIII Quiz
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Ruling from 1509 until he died in 1547, Henry VIII is perhaps better known for his weight and his wives than the accomplishments of his reign. Test your knowledge of the love affairs of one of England's most infamous kings by taking this quiz.
5 Tax Benefits That Come With Marriage
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Is marriage a bonus or a penalty when it comes to taxes? Good question! It isn't always a boon, but here are five tax benefits that come with marriage.
Loving v. Virginia: The Landmark Case That Legalized Interracial Marriage in the U.S.
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Richard and Mildred Loving's marriage led to the Supreme Court's 1967 decision to ban anti-miscegenation laws. Learn about the case at HowStuffWorks.