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How Presidential Memoirs Work
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With President Clinton's memoirs scheduled for release on June 22, there's a whole lot of talk going around about the nature of a presidential memoir. What is its purpose? What is the role of cold, hard facts in this type of book? How does it progress from idea to finished product? This week, find out what distinguishes a memoir from a general autobiography and see how a presidential memoir comes to be.
Can You Pass This General Knowledge Quiz While Being Distracted by Adorable Puppies?
Could you name the largest planet in our solar sys- ... is that a Goldendoodle? Aww! Put your smarts - and your concentration - to the test in this puppy-filled general knowledge skills challenge.
How Political Conventions Work
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In an election year, political conventions take over the U.S. media for days, with political-party platforms and propaganda. But what real purpose do the conventions serve?
How Revisionist History Works
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Revisionist history can range from simply correcting a date to reconsidering the causes of a war. Learn why revisionist history is controversial.
Why Did the Ottoman Empire Fall During the Industrial Revolution?
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Why did the Ottoman Empire fall? There's no single answer. It was a slow-motion collapse fueled by internal dysfunction, foreign intervention and the brutal modernity of war.
How the U.S. President Works
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The U.S. president is someone who can help shape the world due to his or her incredible power. Find out about the various roles and responsibilities of the president.
Can You Name These British Heroes From Their Statues?
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A true hero needs no monument - but it definitely helps to have one! From suffragettes to military leaders to great artists and thinkers, can you identify these British heroes from their statue?
Can You Name All of These Samuel L. Jackson Movies From an Image?
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He's a bad mother (shut your mouth) and he's been in nearly 200 Hollywood films. From outer space to dinosaur theme parks to Los Angeles, he's been everywhere. Can you name all of these Samuel L. Jackson movies based on an image?
How John Muir Helped Pave the Way for the National Park System
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Muir was personally involved in the creation of Yosemite, Sequoia, Mount Rainier, Petrified Forest and Grand Canyon national parks and earned the title of "Father of Our National Park System."
18 Must-watch 90s Anime Series and Movies
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Every generation produces hard-hitting animated movies and series with stories that stay with you long after the credits roll. However, most fans of the genre would likely agree that their favorite anime was born from the golden age of manga between the late 80s and early 2000s.