In almost every part of the world, in some form or fashion, widows have things harder than they did when their spouses were alive. In some places it means they pay higher taxes, in others it means they’re ostracized to live on the margins of society.

In almost every part of the world, in some form or fashion, widows have things harder than they did when their spouses were alive. In some places it means they pay higher taxes, in others it means they’re ostracized to live on the margins of society.

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Why Must Widowhood Be So Difficult?

Back when cars were a brand new thing, before people even knew they'd stick around, two men and a dog drove from San Francisco to New York. This classic episode has their story.

Back when cars were a brand new thing, before people even knew they'd stick around, two men and a dog drove from San Francisco to New York. This classic episode has their story.

Selects: The First Road Trip

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Eleanor Roosevelt was something else. We can't get into it here, but just wait until you listen to this episode.

Eleanor Roosevelt was something else. We can't get into it here, but just wait until you listen to this episode.

Eleanor Roosevelt: Best First Lady

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Now that it’s been 250 years since America split from England, we figure enough time has passed that we can finally learn the difference between the UK, Great Britain, and  the British Isles.

Now that it&rsquo;s been 250 years since America split from England, we figure enough time has passed that we can finally learn the difference between the UK, Great Britain, and &nbsp;the British Isles.

Short Stuff: Great Britain

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Why Must Widowhood Be So Difficult?

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