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8 'Secrets' You Didn't Know About the Secret Service
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When you think of the Secret Service, you probably think of the people in black guarding the president of the United States. But that's just a small part of the job. What else does this agency do?
Smarter Than the Average American? Take This USA Quiz!
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Hundreds of millions of people live in the USA, but very few of them know all that much about the country they live in. Do you fit in that category, or do you think you're smarter than the average American? Take our quiz on all things America to find out.
5 Supplements for Heat Intolerance
It's getting hot in here! Are there supplements for that? Why yes, there are.
10 Things You Didn't Know About the U.S. Constitution
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The U.S. Constitution is full of surprises, even after all these centuries. Read about 10 things you didn't know about the U.S. Constitution.
What makes things on the Internet go viral?
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What makes things on the Internet go viral? Find out how to create the next LOLcat or Harlem Shake at HowStuffWorks.
5 Fascinating Stories of Abolitionists Past and Present
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One was an enslaved man turned best-selling writer; another was a wealthy pottery maker whose company is well-known even today. Here are five amazing stories of abolitionists.
Was the White House Really Trashed at Andrew Jackson's First Inauguration?
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For almost two centuries, Andrew Jackson's inauguration blowout has been cited as the wildest party ever thrown at the White House. But should we take that depiction with a grain of salt?
What Does 'Treason' Actually Mean?
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Though treason is the only crime mentioned in the U.S. Constitution, few know what the word actually means and fewer still have ever been indicted for it.
How Atlanta's Cyclorama Was Used to 'Spin' the Civil War
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After the Civil War, the U.S. was still divided. HowStuffWorks talked to experts about how a monumental piece of art was used to rewrite the narrative.
Can You Score 27/35 On This Difficult American History Quiz?
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American history can be both intriguing and complicated at the same time. How well do you know your American history? Take this difficult quiz and find out!