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Starina Meets Sen. Keeley: It's 'The Birdcage' Quiz!
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This envelope-pushing comedy stars Robin Williams and Nathan Lane as a gay couple trying to survive a meeting with their future in-laws. Give our quiz a whirl!
Does a Criminal Conviction Bar You From Running for U.S. President?
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In the U.S., the bar for running for president is deliberately set low - only age and citizenship rules are written into the Constitution. Still, are there any laws that would bar a felon from running for the highest office in the land?
Brutus: The Man Behind Caesar's Assassination
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Marcus Junius Brutus, torn between loyalty to Julius Caesar and the Roman Republic, played a pivotal role in the infamous assassination that changed history.
5 Great Presidential Debate Moments
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Explore these 5 Great Presidential Debate Moments. Keep reading to learn about Great Presidential Debate Moments and the comments that made sparks fly.
Baseball Hall of Fame: Can You Match the Player to the Team?
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According to the Baseball Hall of Fame, inductees wear caps "based on where that player makes his most indelible mark." But these caps don't always match the team the player spent the most years playing for. Do you know what cap each of these players wears?
Taxpayer-funded Pension and Perks of Former U.S. Officials
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U.S. presidents draw pensions for life, but what about members of Congress? HowStuffWorks finds out where our tax dollars go to fund their retirement.
How Did Earth Day Start?
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Every April 22, millions of people around the world gather to celebrate Earth Day. Who started Earth Day and when?
The Clinton Administration
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The Clinton administration was very controversial and left a huge impact on modern American history. Read about the Clinton administration at HowStuffWorks.
The Youngest Vice President in U.S. History (and 5 Close Contenders)
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Some people climb the political ladder slowly while others rocket to the top. In American history, the youngest vice president ever took office before turning 37. That’s not just early; it’s historic.
How the Great Compromise Saved a Fledgling United States
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Without the Great Compromise, the U.S. might not have become a nation. The divisions between big and small states could have been too much to overcome.