August 06, 2022
In 2011 a cat named Larry was officially named chief mouser of 10 Downing Street, in charge of catching rodents at the U.K. prime minister’s residence. Larry has now outlasted two prime ministers (and counting).
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What’s the Difference Between a President and a Prime Minister?
World leaders can go by many titles: premier, chancellor, dear respected comrade. But two of the most common are president and prime minister. What differentiates them other than the latter’s hint of continental flavor? A prime minister, by definition, must be able to command a legislative
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