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Japanese Guides To U.S. Travel—Translated For Your Viewing Pleasure

“In Japan, hip hop clothes are considered stylish. But in the United States, it is wise to avoid them."

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Flying First Class with Ebola: How the U.S. is Avoiding an Infectious Outbreak of Biblical Proportions

How is the U.S. transporting American Ebola victims back to the U.S. without spreading the infection?

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Female Governors 101: How Much do You Know?

Are you up-to-date on the history and current context of women as heads of states? We’re breaking it down—and it’s kind of depressing.

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The Ebola Outbreak: Coming to a Town Near You

The virus creates new horrors by the day in Africa. The wily nature of the disease, together with various social barriers creates the perfect storm.

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Watch and Learn: Do You Know the Full American Empire?

The U.S. has territorial claims up the wazoo, not to mention some little-known citizen-swapping schemes with other countries.

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For Belgium, World Cup Success Tempers Festering National Divide

A separatist movement in the country could be reaching an all-time high, but the Dutch and French can’t help but cheer together for the national team.

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Bombings, Anthrax and Assassination: A Peek into the First Terrorist Cell in the U.S.

Bradley Cooper has expressed interest in producing a film about this seedy episode of American history.

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Sanctions for Dummies: Here's How We Play It

As things heat up with Russia (and all that Crimea stuff), here's a deeper look at the chess game of sanctions.

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