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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.

The Saltwater Underground Railroad Moved Slaves From Florida to Freedom

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The Saltwater Underground Railroad was a coastal escape route followed by slaves from the American South into the British-controlled Bahamas.

Fallingwater Is Considered Frank Lloyd Wright's Masterpiece. Here's Why

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Set over Bear Run, a tributary of the Youghiogheny River in the mountains of southwestern Pennsylvania, Fallingwater is perhaps the architect's best-known work.

What's the Difference Between a Windmill and a Wind Turbine?

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Windmills and wind turbines work on the same core principle to convert wind into energy, but one creates mechanical energy while the other creates electricity. Here's how they work.

How Did Bonnie and Clyde Really Die?

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We know they died in a hail of gunfire, but who set this criminal couple up and how many shots were fired?

Gas-powered vs. Electric Cars: Which Is Faster?

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Is a gas-powered car faster than an electric car? HowStuffWorks breaks down the answer.

Behind the Scenes at Supercross

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What does it take to put on Supercross, one of fastest, high-flying motorcycle races in the world? HowStuffWorks goes there to find out.

Meet the Ocelot: The Cutest Little Big Cat

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Ocelots were once hunted for their beautiful fur, but are now protected. HowStuffWorks gets to know these beautiful cats.

Something Produced a Surprising Spike of Methane on Mars

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Of all the discoveries made on Mars, the detection of methane blowing in the air is probably the most compelling. HowStuffWorks investigates the Mars methane mystery.

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