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5 U.S. Presidents and Their Beloved Cars

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One super-cool perk to being POTUS? You get to be driven around in the heavily armored presidential limousine. One downside? You have to hand over your car keys - for life.

How United Way Works

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You may be familiar with the United Way, but did you know it works differently from most nonprofits? Read up on the United Way and see how to get involved.

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.

Where Does the U.S. Vice President Live?

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Since the mid-1970s, vice presidents have had use of a mansion on the grounds of the U.S. Naval Observatory, a short distance from the White House.

The Odds Are Against Ex-presidents Who Vie for the White House

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Few former U.S. presidents have ever run again, but even fewer have won. What does this mean for Donald Trump?

The Plan to Dig Up President James K. Polk — For a Third Time

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What's behind the campaign to exhume and rebury the United States' 11th president? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.

Can the President Cut Federal Funding to Schools for Not Reopening?

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President Trump is threatening to pull funding from public schools that don't open due to coronavirus. Can he even do that?

14 Southern States With Complicated Histories and Robust Cultures

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The Southern states include both sprawling farmlands and bustling cities. Often called "the South," this area played a pivotal role in shaping the identity of the United States.

How Narco States Work

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Narco states are places where illegal drugs are openly traded with governmental approval. Learn all about narco states.

4 'Commonwealth' States: Merely a Symbolic Commitment

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The term "commonwealth states" refers to a specific political status that four states in the United States use. These states retain the same powers and privileges as all other U.S. states, but their choice to use commonwealth reflects their history, values and governance.

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