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Political scandals are as old as politics itself. Sex, greed and self-importance often go hand-in-hand with power, money and cronyism, causing many a politician to stray from the straight and narrow. When the dirty details come out, the voters fume, comedians laugh and politicians blush.

Political scandals happen all over the world, and many are as outrageous as any soap opera. This list takes a look at the most infamous ones, including:

• Teapot Dome Scandal
• Wilbur Mills
• The Moshe Katsav Rape Scandal

Full list at HowStuffWorks.com.

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