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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.
10 Cool Things You Didn't Know About Stephen Hawking
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He was born exactly 300 years after Galileo died. He never won a Nobel Prize, although he was awarded a guest spot on “The Simpsons.” What else do you know (or not know) about this acclaimed physicist?
Meet Florence Kelley: Labor Reformer, Abolitionist and Co-founder of the NAACP
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Grateful that U.S. law ensures decent working conditions and children go to school instead of working in mines? Thank Florence Kelley and her father.
5 Signs Your Facebook Post Will Land You on Failbook
Failbook is set up to showcase all the wins, fails and facepalms that are posted on Facebook. Find out if your Facebook post will land you on Failbook.
How Much Do You Remember About These Brat Pack Movies?
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Here's your chance to hang out with "The Breakfast Club." Just don't start "St. Elmo's Fire." We think you'll do great on this quiz. Whatever your score, it can't be "Less Than Zero."
How British Parliament Works
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The United Kingdom and the United States both have representative democracies, but their legislatures work very differently.
How Astrolabes Work
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Astrolabes are exquisitely crafted instruments that have hundreds of uses. Isn't it time you learned how to use this handy decoder of the sky?
How Animal Testing Works
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Animal testing has a long, gruesome history, but it's also saved countless human lives.
Was there a real Robin Hood?
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Was there a real Robin Hood? Read about the history of Robin Hood and whether or not he was a real person.
How Workers Compensation Works
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Workers compensation helps workers who are injured on the job. Learn how workers compensation works and about disability benefits and vocational rehabilitation.