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10 Most Successful Third-party Presidential Candidates

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Historically in the United States, third parties have successfully steered political discourse and lawmaking, yet largely haven't stuck around long enough to get their own candidates into office. Which have had the best shot?

What Does 'GOP' Stand For?

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The Republican Party is known as the "GOP," but why? And what does "GOP" even mean?

The Odds Are Against Ex-presidents Who Vie for the White House

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Few former U.S. presidents have ever run again, but even fewer have won. What does this mean for Donald Trump?

From Caesar to Brexit: The English History Quiz

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English history goes back just a lot bit further than that of the United States. How much do you know about the past of jolly old England? How far back does your knowledge of English history go? Take this quiz to find out!

Can You Tell Us the Last Names of These U.S. Presidents?

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If you were taught anything in U.S. history class, these presidents probably played a role. Were you paying enough attention when their names were mentioned or did you happen to skip over those pages of the textbook?

Can You Identify These U.S. Presidents If We Give Them Fake Mustaches?

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There's a reason the greatest masters of disguise used fake mustaches to hide their identity. Now, we've taken their craft and applied it to these U.S. presidents. Will you know who they are?

Can You Tell Us the First Names of These U.S. Presidents?

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Everybody's heard of Obama, Trump, Madison and Jackson, but do you know their first names? Presidential names range from Rutherford to John and cover centuries of society's trends. Can you match these first names to the U.S. president?

10 Unsuccessful Senate Confirmations

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These 10 unsucessful Senate confirmations are notable exceptions of an otherwise smooth process. Learn about 10 unsuccessful senate confirmations.

How Much Power Did Queen Elizabeth Really Have?

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Queen Elizabeth II was a beloved figure who was careful not to cross the line of convention. How much authority did she really wield during her historic reign?

Made in America: The Ridiculous History of 'OK'

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The fad for abbreviations like LOL is nothing new. In fact, this trend in the 1840s spawned the greatest abbreviation of all, "OK."

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