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Why John Adams Despised Being Vice President

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John Adams despised his role as the first vice president of the U.S. But the function of the VP has changed, and Adams played a huge part in that.

10 Cover-ups That Just Made Things Worse

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What were 10 attempted cover-ups that just made things worse? Learn more about these cover-ups at HowStuffWorks.com.

Nature Projects for Kids

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Try these nature projects for kids and gain an appreciation and understanding of our environment. Learn more about these nature projects for kids.

Can You Pass This American General Knowledge Quiz?

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The Declaration of Independence may have created the United States of America. However, U.S. history consists of more than the Founding Fathers. Find out if you need to retake a U.S. History class with this quiz!

Civil Rights Icon Fred Gray Honored With Presidential Medal of Freedom

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Martin Luther King Jr. called him "the chief counsel for the protest movement." Gray represented everyone from Rosa Parks to MLK. Now he's getting the U.S.'s highest civilian honor.

The 25th Amendment: The Other Constitutional Way to Remove a President

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It's been invoked in the past, but never to remove a U.S. president from office. How does it work and when - if ever - should it be used?

Can You Guess the State If We Give You a Major Highway and the Capital?

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The USA is defined by its geography, which dictates much of its industries and lifestyles. These factors combine to give each state its history and identity. If we gave you the name of a road that leads to it and its capital, can you name the state? Let's find out.

Why Do We Care About the First 100 Days?

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A new U.S. president is under pressure to produce in those first 100 days in office. Why is that and does it really matter?

If We Give You a Capital, Can You Give Us the Right State?

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These are the cities where state governments reside, laws are passed, and the future of a state gets determined. Sure, some of them might sound familiar, but do you know in which state each of these capitals can be found?

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