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Why in the World Do U.S. Presidents Pardon Turkeys?
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Every year the U.S. president pardons a turkey and Americans eat it up. Not the bird, but the ceremony. How did this priceless tradition even start?
Where Do Lice Originate From? Pardon the Head-scratcher
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Where do lice originate from? The truth is that this parasitic insect that has been living on Earth for millions of years.
The Twisted Tale of a Racist Law Still on the Books
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The Mann Act was passed in 1910 and even though it's been used legitimately, it's also been abused. HowStuffWorks looks at its twisted tale.
Quiz: Can a U.S. President Do That?
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Take this HowStuffWorks quiz to learn what's within a U.S. president's rights.
10 Strange American Traditions
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Americans celebrate many traditions without even considering how strange the rest of world might consider them. What do you think are some of the weirdest?
How Lame Is a Lame-duck President?
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A lame-duck president is one that has lost a recent election, or is no longer eligible to serve. Find out how lame a lame-duck president is in this article.
The Cold-blooded Assassination of Outlaw Jesse James
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How did Jesse James really die and who killed him? HowStuffWorks looks into the story of one of the Wild West's most famous outlaws.
The Dark History of Black Cat Superstition
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Black cats were associated witches and paganism in the Middle Ages. Even today, black cats wind up in shelters more than any other color cat. So why are black cats considered so unlucky?
Why Can't We Find Jimmy Hoffa's Body?
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Jimmy Hoffa disappeared on July 30, 1975 and hasn't been seen since. HowStuffWorks talks to an expert with a theory about what might have happened.
Can a felon own a gun in the United States?
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You may have wondered whether a felon can own a gun in the United States. Find out if a felon can own a gun in the U.S. at HowStuffWorks.com.