Politics

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The Simple Visual Test That Might Predict Political Views

A new study finds that conservatives are more likely to differentiate between perfectly and imperfectly drawn shapes than liberals are.

Slacktivists Aren’t Completely Useless, Study Argues

Participating in social movements exclusively online helps spread the message, even if you don’t actually attend any of the protests.

A Member of Parliament Wants Hedgehogs as the UK's National Species

MP Oliver Colvile recently nominated the hedgehog as a national symbol to raise awareness of the species' declining numbers.

A Brief History of the Guy Fawkes Mask

How the iconic visage came to be.

12 of the Weirdest Ballot Initiatives in American History

The people of Piqua had a decision to make: let Roxie the miniature pig stay in town, or not. They voted her out.

10 Politicians Who Have Hosted SNL

Trump, who will host on November 7, has hosted before, when he was more reality star and real estate mogul than politician. This time around, he'll officially join the ranks of politicos entrusted with hosting duties over the show's 41-season run.

10 Most Relevant or Memorable Words from the Democratic Debate

Vocabulary.com used their list-making tool to figure out what the most relevant words used in the debate were.

11 Campaign Slogans That Went Beyond Buzzwords

These days it seems like every campaign slogan is just a series of political buzzwords. But it wasn't always this way.

The Time Icelandic Environmentalists Teamed Up With Elves

Environmentalists protested the development of a road on both environmental and mystical grounds.

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8 State Capitol Buildings With Unique Domes

These 8 state capitol buildings stand out for their somewhat unusual decorative toppers.

19 Facts About the 19th Amendment

One hundred years ago today, the 19th Amendment—extending the right to vote to women—was passed by the Senate and sent to the states for ratification. On August 18, 1920, American women finally secured that right. Calling the victory hard-won would be a t

18 Most Relevant Words (By Candidate) from the GOP Debates

Text analysis reveals the most relevant words for each candidate from the GOP debates

The Teenage Putin Fan Club

If you love Vladimir Putin, but don't have the shirts, posters and throw pillows to prove it, this club can show you the way.

5 Social Media Disasters From the Halls of Government

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Michael Fagan: The Man Who Broke Into Buckingham Palace—Twice—and Made His Way Into Queen Elizabeth's Bedroom

In the summer of 1982, Michael Fagan managed to sneak past Buckingham Palace security and find his way into Queen Elizabeth II's bedroom while she slept. It wasn't his first royal break-in.