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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.

Polygamy: A Comprehensive Exploration to Plural Marriage

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The rules of polygamy for Fundamentalist Mormons are based on the Divine Principle. Read about polygamy rules and the practice of plural marriage.

10 Types of Moths: Scratching the Surface of 160K Moth Species

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Moths often live in the shadow of their flashier cousins, the butterflies, but the many types of moths are surprisingly diverse and intriguing.

Are These Country Facts True or False?

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Countries are full of citizens, and citizens are full of pride, and pride is full of a lot of legend and myth. There is no shortage of information about any country on Earth, but separating the fact from the fiction is another story. Can you guess whether these country facts are true or false?

Are prefab homes killing the construction industry?

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It's easy to rail against the new big thing, but prefab homes aren't that new or (in the U.S.) widely popular. So how have they affected the industry?

9 Brown Snake Species Hiding in a Leaf Pile Near You

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Brown snakes are some of the most common and diverse reptiles in the world. They come in a variety of sizes and levels of venomous potency, making them a group of wild snakes that's both interesting and important to study.

Is the Mexican grizzly bear extinct?

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The Mexican grizzly bear is presumed extinct, and the reason for its demise is pretty unfortunate. Learn more about its extinction at HowStuffWorks.

10 Outrageous Lawsuits

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From suing over too-hot coffee to a misplaced pair of pants, Americans seem to be in a litigious state of mind. See 8 outrageous lawsuits.

5 Events in Hispanic History You Never Learned in School

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Hispanics have contributed to American history since Spanish explorer Christopher Columbus stepped foot in the New World. Here are five events to know.

10 Weirdest Failed Constitutional Amendments

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Think you have an original idea for a Constitutional amendment? Are you sure it hasn't been brought up one of the other 11,000 times?

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