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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.

Can You Really Start Your Own Bank?

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Starting a bank requires a good business plan, raising capital and going through a complex regulatory process.

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.

Your Grocery Store Apple Could Be a Year Old, But That's OK

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Science has made it possible for some apples to be stored as long as a year before selling. How is that done, and is it safe?

How Do You Know if Your COVID-19 Vaccine Is Still Effective?

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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, people who were previously vaccinated are now being asked to get booster shots. But is there a way to know whether your previous shot might still be valid?

What's an Easy Way to Convert Meters to Feet?

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Most of the world uses meters, apart from the U.S. and a few other countries. So what's an easy way to convert from meters to feet and vice versa?

What Does Airplane Mode Do? And Can It Save Battery Life?

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Why do flight attendants instruct us to turn our mobile devices on airplane mode before takeoff? And what does airplane mode even do?

British Prime Minister Liz Truss Resigns After Only 44 Days

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Liz Truss has resigned as British prime minister. What does this mean for the future of the U.K. and who will take her place?

What's the Secret Behind the Numbers on the Interstate Signs?

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Why is one road named I-5 while another is I-480? We take a closer look at the digits on those red, white and blue shield-shaped signs.

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