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49 Notable Columbia University Alumni
Columbia University, Manhattan's Ivy League institution, boasts Alexander Hamilton, Barack Obama, and even Alicia Keys (sort of) among its former students.
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Want to Make Filing Your Taxes Easier? Find Out If You’re Eligible for IRS Free File
More than 14 million Americans missed out on using IRS Free File last year—here’s how to see if you qualify.
Secret Doorway Discovered in London’s House of Commons
Earlier this week, England’s Parliament announced that a secret door had been discovered in the walls of Westminster Hall. Inside, historians found “graffiti” left in 1851 by a bricklayer who was “fond of Ould Ale.”
What’s the Difference Between a Primary and a Caucus?
Primary elections help us decide which presidential candidates will compete in the general election, but the processes vary by state.
12 Splendid Facts About Kensington Palace
From William and Mary to William and Kate, find out which royals have lived, died, and possibly haunted Kensington Palace.
30 Years Later: Watch Nelson Mandela’s 1990 Release from Prison
Nelson Mandela, the anti-apartheid activist and former South African president, was released from a life sentence on this day in 1990.
The United Kingdom Is Releasing Nearly 60 Years of UFO Reports Online
The public will soon be able to view every 'X-file' Britain's Ministry of Defence collected between the early 1950s and 2009.
Finland Is Doing Away With Distinguishing Between Maternity and Paternity Leave
New prime minister Sanna Marin is hoping to encourage gender equality and a better work-life balance.
Why the Iowa Caucus Comes First
The Iowa caucus doesn’t always predict the presidential nominee, but it’s been an important part of the process since the 1970s.
You Can Now Get Paid Up to $7500 to Move to Vermont
Vermont has always offered snowy weather and maple syrup—and now, it’s offering reimbursement for moving costs.
Why a King’s Wife Is the Queen, But a Queen’s Husband Isn’t the King
At 133 words long, Prince Philip’s full title included the words 'duke,' 'earl,' 'baron,' 'royal knight,' and just about every other noble designation you can think of. But the highest and perhaps most obvious moniker that was conspicuously missing: king.
Tennessee Politician Wants to Replace State Capitol Statue of Confederate General With Dolly Parton
Tennessee native Dolly Parton is a universally beloved country music legend. Nathan Bedford Forrest is not.
3 Ways to Register to Vote in Less Than 5 Minutes
September 24 is National Voter Registration Day. Celebrate by updating your voter registration status in five minutes or less.
$1.6 Billion in $50 Bills in Australia Were Printed With a Typo
Bills with the misspelled word—totaling about $1.6 billion—will remain in circulation, according to Australia's government.
The Government Will Pay You $1000 to Adopt a Wild Horse
If you've dreamed of taming a wild horse ever since you read 'My Friend Flicka' as a child, here is the perfect opportunity.
Hawaii Is Considering Banning the Sale of Cigarettes Entirely
If approved, the legal age for buying cigarettes would increase incrementally to 40 in 2021, 50 in 2022, 60 in 2023, and 100 in 2024.
How British Spies Used a Cupcake Recipe to Stop Terrorists
Sometimes, a spoonful of sugar makes the terrorism plot go down.
9 Facts About Project Blue Book, the Government's Top-Secret UFO Program
In 1969, the government shut down its infamous study into UFOs—and people have been talking about it ever since.
8 Secrets of Air Traffic Controllers
There's a lot that goes into being an air traffic controller, and being overworked is, unfortunately, a common part of the job.
The Lavender Scare: When the U.S. Government Persecuted Employees for Being Gay
During the Lavender Scare, an estimated 10,000 LGBTQ people were pushed out of U.S. government and military positions.
12 Facts About Shirley Chisholm, the First Black American Woman to Run for President
Nearly 50 years after becoming the first Black American woman to run for president, Shirley Chisholm is still making headlines.
