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Can You Guess if This Historical Story Is Fact or Fiction?
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Is it for real or a fraud? Dive into history with these popular stories and myths. Do you know which is a contender and which is a pretender? Test your recall with this "fact vs. fiction" quiz!
A Kid-friendly Introduction to Impeachment
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Impeachment is when Congress decides whether it's possible a president, or another elected official, has failed in their duties to the American people.
America's Past Presidents Had Some Really Weird Habits
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One former president liked petroleum jelly rubbed all over his head every morning. The Part-Time Genius podcast explores the strange habits of America's presidents.
How long does alcohol stay in your system?
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How long does alcohol say in your system? Find out and learn a little blood alcohol math.
Does the U.S. President Have to Live in the White House?
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What if a president's personal digs are nicer than the presidential ones? What happens then? Learn more at HowStuffWorks Now.
24 U.S. Landmarks That Every Americana Fan Must See
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Ever wondered why certain places in the U.S. get all the postcards and bucket list glory? They're often U.S. landmarks that pack a punch with history, culture and awe-inspiring views. These aren't just photo ops; they're vivid chapters in the story of American history, woven into the landscape from sea to shining sea.
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.
Who invented the cell phone?
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It seems like virtually everyone has a cell phone. In fact, you probably have one in your pocket right now. Many had the idea for the device, but only one could successfully introduce the gadget. Who was it?
Why Isn't William McKinley a More Famous President?
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William McKinley was a popular and very successful president who also was assassinated. Why isn't the 25th president better known?
Was the Iroquois Great Law of Peace the Source for the U.S. Constitution?
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Historians doubt that the Iroquois Confederacy directly inspired the U.S. Constitution. HowStuffWorks looks at what influences the Iroquois' ideas may have had on the former colonists.