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Why Does the U.S. Have an Electoral College?

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In the U.S. presidential election system, how does the Electoral College work?

What's so special about a dinosaur named Leonardo?

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What's so special about a dinosaur named Leonardo? It's a fully preserved dinosaur mummy. Learn what's so special about a dinosaur named Leonardo.

Can humans start an earthquake?

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Earthquakes are "natural" disasters, right? Yes, but that doesn't mean the shifting plates that cause them can't be aggravated by human industry.

Did Betsy Ross Really Make the First American Flag?

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Did Betsy Ross really make the first American flag? Learn the myths and facts about Betsy Ross and the first American flag.

9 Legends of American Folklore

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From Johnny Appleseed to Paul Bunyan, figures of American folklore continue to inspire and engage. Before the invention on radio and television, people created these characters to help people cope with hard times. Learn more about these legendary figures.

How Nearest Green Taught Jack Daniel to Make Whiskey

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This enslaved man taught an orphaned Daniel the secret of making the smoothest Tennessee whiskey. In turn, Green became the company's first master distiller.

The Second Coming Has Been 'Imminent' for 2,000 Years

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Many Christians believe Jesus Christ will return to Earth to judge and rule it; they refer to it as the Second Coming. For centuries people have hoped it would happen in their lifetimes. So when - if ever - will it take place?

Think Dimetrodon Was a Dinosaur? Think Again

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Dimetrodon may look for all the world like a dinosaur, but in reality, was a member of the same clade, or group of animals, that gave rise to mammals.

Can You Name the Celebrity Just by Gazing Into Their Eyes?

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Stay focused and keep your peepers open during this quiz. You'll need them to stare longingly into the eyes of today's hottest stars! Will you be able to name them without seeing the rest of their faces?

Is Your Hospital Diverting Ambulances Because of COVID-19?

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In the latest COVID-19 surge, many hospitals across the country are on diversion, meaning they're asking ambulances to take patients elsewhere. Here's how that could affect you.

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