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8 Cuddly Facts About Koalas
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HowStuffWorks finds out whether koalas drink water, the many uses for their butts and how Herbert Hoover became their best friend.
How Presidential Memoirs Work
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With President Clinton's memoirs scheduled for release on June 22, there's a whole lot of talk going around about the nature of a presidential memoir. What is its purpose? What is the role of cold, hard facts in this type of book? How does it progress from idea to finished product? This week, find out what distinguishes a memoir from a general autobiography and see how a presidential memoir comes to be.
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.
5 Volleyball Variations to Play in Your Backyard
What are some volleyball variations to play in your backyard? Learn about volleyball variations to play in your backyard at HowStuffWorks.
Who Said It? The US Presidential Quotes Quiz
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Some presidents are known for their inspirational words of wisdom — others, not so much. Can you match these presidential quotes (profound and otherwise) to their rightful owners?
Silence is golden, so stifle thyself: The Archie Bunker Quiz
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"All in the Family" was the No. 1 sitcom for 5 years in the 1970s. Surprised? Its exploration of race relations, homophobia, the feminist movement and other topics wasn't usually tackled in a 30-minute prime-time show. He “was afraid of tomorrow,” creator Norman Lear has said of Archie. How much do you know about America's most popular bigot?
How the American Dream Works
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What exactly is the American dream? And how do you know if you're living it? Read about the American dream at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Name the Vice President to Each President?
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Not every president had a VP at their side, but every VP helped shape this country's history, four years at a time. Do you have what it takes to pick out each president's right-hand man?
What Did the Presidents of the United States Have to Hide?
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The president's oath of office states that they will do their best to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution. So where do deep scalp massages during breakfast fit in? Take the quiz and discover the most secret presidential secrets!
The US Presidential History Quiz
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How much do you know about the 43 men who have led the United States? Take this quiz to find out.