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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.
Can a Country Leave the United Nations?
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Can a country leave the United Nations? What countries have left the U.N.? Learn about the process and possibility in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Why Do British Lawyers Still Wear Wigs?
In the late 17th century, wearing wigs became a common practice in law. But why has it endured for so long?
Ridiculous History: Guy Fawkes and One Killer Marketing Campaign
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Guy Fawkes Day occurs every fifth of November. Time to learn about Fawkes and his everlasting place in history at HowStuffWorks Now.
6 Famous Paintings That Hold Hidden Messages
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Painters love to include hidden symbols and meanings inside works. Here are six famous pieces with hidden messages you may have missed.
Beyond 'Braveheart': 5 Things We Get Wrong About William Wallace
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The story of Scottish resistance hero William Wallace has morphed into fiction over time, but the truth is actually far more fascinating than the one we see in popular retellings.
4 Really, Really Unfortunate Facts About Lemony Snicket
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In 'A Series of Unfortunate Events,' narrator Lemony Snicket recounts the calamitous lives of the Baudelaire children, orphaned after a mysterious house fire.
Who Invented Graham Crackers and Why?
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Graham crackers were invented by Presbyterian minister Sylvester Graham as part of a radical 19th-century diet. His goal? To curb joy and sexual desires.
The Humble History of Pumpkin Pie
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It's a pie. Filled with squash. Who in the world decided that was a good idea? HowStuffWorks slices and dices the history of the pumpkin pie.
The Surprising Controversy Behind 'Mary Had a Little Lamb'
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HowStuffWorks looks into who actually wrote 'Mary Had a Little Lamb.' And what car icon Henry Ford had to do with it.