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Chief Mouser Larry the Cat Now Serves His Fifth British PM
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Unlike the revolving door of British PMs, Larry the Cat has staying power. But is he any good at catching mice?
How Capitalism Works
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Capitalism is, in essence, economic freedom. Learn about the state of capitalism today and the basic approaches to a modern economic system.
How Much Power Did Queen Elizabeth Really Have?
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Queen Elizabeth II was a beloved figure who was careful not to cross the line of convention. How much authority did she really wield during her historic reign?
How Joe Biden Works
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Joe Biden, a former senator from Delaware, was Barack Obama's pick for vice president. Read about Joe Biden's latest campaign for the White House.
15 Famous Rhodes Scholars
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Each year about 103 students earn a Rhodes scholarship to study at the University of Oxford. Learn about some of the most famous Rhodes scholars, including Bill Clinton, transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg and journalist Ronan Farrow.
When Grave Robbers Hold Famous Corpses for Ransom
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What are some examples of celebrity corpsenappings? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article detailing stolen corpses held for ransom.
Bastille Day: The French Holiday Celebrating Peace and Revolution
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The July 14 holiday celebrated by the French is way more complicated than the term 'Bastille Day' might suggest. HowStuffWorks explains.
U.S. Charter Schools Tied to Controversial Turkish Cleric
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Secretive Turkish cleric Fethullah Gulen is the head of the largest chain of charter schools in America. Find out more about him at HowStuffWorks.
Tell Us About Your Viewpoints and We'll Match You to a Prime Minister
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Being a true leader means knowing what you believe - and just because not all leaders get to enact their true beliefs doesn't mean that you can't use them as a guide to what sort of leader you might be! Which British PM is your best match?
Did Nero really play the fiddle while Rome burned?
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Nero, the Roman emperor, has a reputation for playing the fiddle while Rome burned, but did it really happen? Learn about the emperor Nero.