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How Supreme Court Appointments Work
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When a Supreme Court justice retires, there's a lot of speculation and political maneuvering regarding the replacement. Find out how Supreme Court justices are nominated, who is qualified to serve and how a nominee is approved.
Kamala Harris Becomes the First Black Female Vice President in U.S. History
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Kamala Harris is the first woman in U.S. history (and first Black woman and first Asian American woman) to become vice president. But she's used to being a groundbreaker.
What Do You Know About How Canadian Elections Work?
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Do you know the difference between the House of Commons and the Senate? Or how to find out where you can vote in advance? What about who represents the Crown in Parliament? After taking this quiz, you'll know all about how elections work in Canada!
Why Do Some People Get Called for Jury Duty More Than Others?
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Have you been called for jury duty four times while your friend never has? Find out if some people get summoned for jury duty more than others.
Ridiculous History: A Wild West Governor Wore Shoes of Human Skin
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Was a bandit named Big Nose George turned into a pair of shoes? Learn more about this weird use of human skin in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
What's the Difference Between a Castle and a Palace?
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Castles and palaces may seem the same, in their grandiose architecture and palatial structure. But the two buildings were constructed by monarchs for different purposes.
How Well Do You Know Irish History?
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The history of the Irish involves myth, legend and centuries of persistent fighting for ethnic and religious freedom. How much do you know about the people and events that defined Ireland? Test your luck (and your knowledge) with this quiz!
Why Was Davy Crockett King of the Wild Frontier?
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Davy Crockett is immortalized as king of the wild frontier. Read about Davy Crockett and who breathed new life into the legend of Davy Crockett after his death.
Why are thieves looking for suction cup marks on your car's front window?
Why are thieves looking for suction cup marks? Find out why thieves are looking for suction cup marks in this article from HowStuffWorks.
If You Can Ace This Pub Trivia Quiz, We’d Guess You’re a True Brit
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Are you proud of your A-levels? Of course you are! Did you get a first at Oxford? Congratulations! Will those help you now? Who knows? The greatest test of the sheer might of one's intellect is pub trivia. Are you a brainbox? If so, it's time to get boxing!