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Ridiculous History: Bears, Raccoons — and Alligators? — in the White House

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Rebecca the Raccoon. Josiah the Badger. Many U.S. presidents have had pets, but they haven't all been cats and dogs. Learn more at HowStuffWorks Now.

Top 10 American Political Dynasties

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American political dynasties include the Rockefellers and the Bushes. What are 10 of the most successful political dynasties?

How the Electoral College Works

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As we learned in the 2000 election, the electoral college plays a huge role in the election process. Learn how the electoral college works!

How the Declaration of Independence Birthed the American Nation

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HowStuffWorks takes a look at the U.S. Declaration of Independence document - what's inside it and what's not.

What Was the First Photo Ever Taken?

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Joseph Nicéphore Niépce is responsible for the first photo ever taken. Almost lost to time, the image used a process called heliography.

Ulysses S. Grant Was One of the Greatest Military Generals in U.S. History

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As the commanding general of the Union Army, Grant helped save the United States during the Civil War. But how was he as the 18th U.S. president?

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?

How the Secretary of State Works

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The secretary of state has a lot of important responsibilities. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about the secretary of state.

Can You Ignore a Subpoena?

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The Select Committee investigating Jan. 6 just subpoenaed former president Donald Trump. What happens if he ignores the subpoena?

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

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Everybody's heard of Obama, Trump, Madison and Jackson, but do you know their first names? Presidential names range from Rutherford to John and cover centuries of society's trends. Can you match these first names to the U.S. president?

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