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Aaron Burr: Yes, He Killed Hamilton, But What Else Did He Do?
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Aaron Burr is perhaps best known as the man who killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel, but what else did this vice president of the United States do?
How Lame Is a Lame-duck President?
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A lame-duck president is one that has lost a recent election, or is no longer eligible to serve. Find out how lame a lame-duck president is in this article.
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.
The 42 Things You Should Know About 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'
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In its 26-year history, "The Hitchhiker's Guide" has rubbed shoulders with Darth Vader, the Ghostbusters, Pink Floyd and Radiohead and put its stamp on an asteroid. Find out what else you should know.
What Countries Use the Imperial System?
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Most of the world uses the metric system for everyday measurements, but only three countries in the world use the imperial system as their official system of measurement.
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.
How the Enlightenment Worked
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The Enlightenment was a period of major intellectual change. Read about the Age of Enlightenment and the Enlightenment thinkers' impact on history.
9 Political Slips of the Tongue
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Much to our amusement, politicians sometimes get tongue-tied. See our list of 9 political slips of the tongue by presidents and other leaders.
What Do the Symbols on the U.S. $1 Bill Mean?
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The design of the U.S. $1 bill is full of symbolism. HowStuffWorks breaks all the symbols down and explains the meaning behind all of them.
Can You Get in Trouble for Not Flying the U.S. Flag at Half-staff?
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Days when U.S. flags are officially lowered to half-staff have greatly increased. But can you get into trouble if you don't lower your own flag?