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The History and Symbolism of the U.S. Presidential Seal

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Do you know the history and significance of the presidential seal? HowStuffWorks takes a look.

John Wilkes Booth Didn't Act Alone: The Conspiracy to Kill Lincoln

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Lincoln assassin John Wilkes Booth takes the blame in the history books, but he was part of a larger cast of characters that hoped to decapitate the Union government after the South lost the Civil War.

5 Massacres Where Almost Nobody Died

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A massacre doesn't have to mean that thousands of people were killed. HowStuffWorks presents five massacres where almost nobody died.

15 Things You Didn't Know About Ronald Reagan

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He was a man who made good in the realm of popular culture before he tried his hand at politics. Like few before or after him, he reached the pinnacle of both "career" fields. Ronald Reagan was successful as an actor, and well respected in Hollywood during the golden age of cinema. He even served [...] The post 15 Things You Didn't Know About Ronald Reagan appeared first on Goliath.

15 Famous Rhodes Scholars

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Each year about 103 students earn a Rhodes scholarship to study at the University of Oxford. Learn about some of the most famous Rhodes scholars, including Bill Clinton, transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg and journalist Ronan Farrow.

No, Not Only U.S. Presidents Are on American Money

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It turns out a lot of people think you have to be a president to appear on money. This HowStuffWorks Now article looks into debunking that myth.

Notorious Stand-up Comedians Quiz

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They make us laugh, despite their often controversial and raunchy comedy. How much do you know about these notorious stand-up comedians? Take this quiz to find out.

Can You Guess All 50 States From an Image Of Their Outline?

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Did you get an A in your geography class? Do you know the state mottos and famous landmarks that make each state unique? Prove it by challenging yourself with this quiz!

Systemic Racism Is More Than Simple Prejudice

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The phrase "systemic racism" has become very widespread in the U.S. in the past year or so, but what does it really mean?

10 Most Successful Third-party Presidential Candidates

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Historically in the United States, third parties have successfully steered political discourse and lawmaking, yet largely haven't stuck around long enough to get their own candidates into office. Which have had the best shot?

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