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A Nation Divided: Civil War Quiz

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Although it ended more than a century ago, the scars of the Civil War are still with Americans today. Think you know more than the average Billy Yank or Johnny Reb about the blood and politics behind the war? Find out by taking our Civil War quiz.

Can You Tell Us the Last Names of These U.S. Presidents?

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If you were taught anything in U.S. history class, these presidents probably played a role. Were you paying enough attention when their names were mentioned or did you happen to skip over those pages of the textbook?

The White House Has a Spooktacular Haunted History

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The White House is often called the most haunted house in America and it's known to be rife with the unquiet spirits of past residents.

How the U.S. President Works

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The U.S. president is someone who can help shape the world due to his or her incredible power. Find out about the various roles and responsibilities of the president.

Why Didn't Russia Sell Alaska to Canada?

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It made geographical sense for Russia to sell its territory of Alaska to Canada, but it opted to sell it to the U.S. instead. Why was that?

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?

The History of Cola

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The history of cola is full of interesting tidbits and over one hundred years of facts. Learn all about the history of cola at HowStuffWorks.

Mary Edwards Walker: Civil War Surgeon and the Only Female Medal of Honor Recipient

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We'll be blunt: Mary Edwards deserves mad respect. She was a feminist and abolitionist; the first female Civil War surgeon in the U.S. Army; and a Civil War POW. Plus she wore pants!

What Does 'Treason' Actually Mean?

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Though treason is the only crime mentioned in the U.S. Constitution, few know what the word actually means and fewer still have ever been indicted for it.

Does a Criminal Conviction Bar You From Running for U.S. President?

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In the U.S., the bar for running for president is deliberately set low - only age and citizenship rules are written into the Constitution. Still, are there any laws that would bar a felon from running for the highest office in the land?

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