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Some of the world’s borders are just . . . weird. You know this very well if you’re a traveler, a student of history, or gaming enthusiast. We’ve selected some of the most bizarre for your...
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24/7 Wall St. Key Takeaways: The 27 amendments have shaped Americans’ rights since the founding of the United States. The country would look much different if these amendments were not in place....
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24/7 Insights The United States was debt-free in 1835, during President Jackson’s time in office. He accomplished it by selling vast amounts of land, implementing tariffs, and limiting spending....
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The history of the settlement of the New World focuses on the big dogs: Britain, France, Spain, and Portugal. But a handful of smaller countries tried to get in on the deal, too, before getting shut...
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24/7 Insights Men still outnumber female members of Congress. Some of the most powerful women are high-ranking Congressional leaders. Nancy Pelosi has been Speaker of the House multiple times....
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It’s no secret that the United States loyally backs Israel, but it also has good relationships with many Arab countries. These are our best friends in the Arab world. 24/7 Wall St. Insights The...
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The U.S. is struggling with the best way to control its border with Mexico. While no candidate is actually calling for open borders with Mexico, speculating on the results of such a policy can help...
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Could you pass the United States Citizenship Test? Unfortunately, most Americans probably would not. Find out for yourself. The U.S. Citizenship Test includes 100 questions about U.S. law, history,...
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Canada and the United States are about as closely allied and economically integrated as any two countries can be, but that doesn’t mean everything’s always “A-Ok, Eh.” Here are some of the...
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