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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!
Oliver Cromwell Lost His Head Long After He Was Dead
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Oliver Cromwell overthrew the British monarchy and became 'Lord Protector,' but was convicted of treason after he died and beheaded. What happened to his head next is a very strange tale.
Why is it good luck to shake a chimney sweep's hand?
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Hopefully, you're not a germaphobe, because things are about to get sooty. Learn why it's good luck to shake a chimney sweep's hand at HowStuffWorks.
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?
10 Countries Besides the U.S. That Have Electoral Colleges
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Other countries besides the U.S. have electoral college systems. HowStuffWorks looks at some of them.
Ridiculous History: Guy Fawkes and One Killer Marketing Campaign
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Guy Fawkes Day occurs every fifth of November. Time to learn about Fawkes and his everlasting place in history at HowStuffWorks Now.
5 Fascinating Stories of Abolitionists Past and Present
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One was an enslaved man turned best-selling writer; another was a wealthy pottery maker whose company is well-known even today. Here are five amazing stories of abolitionists.
Can You Identify These Famous Speeches From a Single Quote?
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Four score and seven years ago, a man with a dream told us that the only thing to fear was fear itself -- or something like that. If we give you a quote from a famous speech, can you determine who said it and why? Take our quiz to find out!
Can You Pass This British General Knowledge Quiz?
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Are you an Anglophile or a Britophile? Do you know the difference? If you consider yourself on par with the Brits, take this quiz to test your knowledge.
How Executive Powers Work
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The powers wielded by the U.S. president have waxed and waned over the years. Learn about executive powers in this article at HowStuffWorks.