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The U.S. Vice President Who Took the Oath of Office In Cuba

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William Rufus DeVane King was the U.S.'s 13th vice president, and the only one to take the oath of office in another country. He and President James Buchanan were also the subjects of scandalous talk.

The Anatomy of a U.S. Presidential Motorcade

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The U.S. president requires constant security, especially when traveling. HowStuffWorks takes a look at what goes into the presidential motorcade.

Male Cheerleaders to Perform in Super Bowl for First Time Ever

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For the first time ever, men will be cheering professionally at the Super Bowl. HowStuffWorks looks at why they've made the change.

Taekwondo: The 'Sport' of Mastering Self-Control

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Taekwondo features dramatic, aerial, jumping, spinning kicks, but it's also about building character. HowStuffWorks looks at the sport.

Why Don't We All Use the Same Time Zone?

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The world has only had time zones since the late 1800s. Some people think we should eliminate them and have just one universal time instead.

Sagrada Familia Basilica Is Almost Finished, After 140 Years

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Started in 1882, this beautifully ornate church was the vision of architect Antoni Gaudí who conceived of it as a "forest in stone."

Researchers Find First (Potential) Planet Outside the Milky Way

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Using the Chandra X-ray Observatory, a team of scientists discovered what could very well be the first exoplanet outside the Milky Way. It's massive and might even orbit a black hole.

Mabon Is the 'Pagan Thanksgiving' Even Non-Wiccans Can Celebrate

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Mabon is a fairly recent Pagan festival created to give thanks for the harvest. What does Mabon mean and how is it celebrated?

The Ring of Fire Is the Pacific's Volcanic Hotspot

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Explore the Pacific Ring of Fire, a 24,900-mile zone with 75% of Earth's volcanoes and 90% of its earthquakes, shaped by dynamic tectonic activity.

10 Strangest Mass Hysterias

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Mass hysteria epidemics are not as rare as you might think. Learn some super strange mass hysteria at HowStuffWorks.

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