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Don’t Understand The Scottish Referendum? John Oliver Can Explain

John Oliver Scottish Referendum

Making sense out of a complicated vote [Image via YouTube]

Today, Scottish voters are faced with the tough decision of whether or not to stay part of the United Kingdom (not a country, but made up of England, Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland).  It’s a rather difficult subject to decipher, weighing out the pros and cons should Scotland secede.

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Prince Harry Teases That Prince William is “Whipped”

Prince Harry Prince William Kate Middleton Green Coat Harrogate Tour de France

Andrew Parsons / i-images

Ask almost anyone who has met the Wales boy what they think, and you’ll get the same answer: They’re great men, raised by two parents who – despite their own tumultuous relationship – were able to instill in them a sense of compassion, kindness and social responsibility.

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Gary Busey Critices the Royals, Reminds Us of the Importance of Helmet Safety

Gary Busey Hawaiian Shirt Celebrity Big Brother

Busey won the most recent season of ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ (image: ITV)

Once upon a time, Gary Busey was Chet Stedman.  Unfortunately, the years following a 1988 motorcycle accident in which he rode helmetless, turned him into, um, a colorful gent.

Earlier this week, Busey became the first American to ever win Celebrity Big Brother, the sparklier, more talked-about version of the US reality competition.  He beat out TOWIE‘s Lauren Goodger and some other colorful British personalities to reign supreme, and took advantage of his finale interview to bring out his own personal brand of crazy.

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Why I Cover The Royals and, in Particular, Kate Middleton

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The Duchess Diary has been live for nearly a week now (feels a bit longer), and I figured this occasion calls for an introduction to my work as a royal reporter/Kate enthusiast.

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Queen Elizabeth: Stop Taking a Selfie of One With That Silly Phone

Kid Takes Selfie With Queen Northern Ireland 2014

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From the end of July through mid-October, Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh spend their annual holiday at Balmoral Castle, originally purchased in 1852 by Prince Albert for his wife, Queen Victoria.

A few weeks ago, a tourist captured footage of Her Majesty enjoying an early morning horse ride, something she’s done since childhood.  Wearing her signature scarf (despite efforts to try and make her wear a riding helmet, HM has refused), Elizabeth II rode out of the estate’s gates and on to the main road.

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