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Aaron Burr: Yes, He Killed Hamilton, But What Else Did He Do?

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Aaron Burr is perhaps best known as the man who killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel, but what else did this vice president of the United States do?

The Mysterious Disappearance of Aaron Burr's Daughter, Theodosia

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In 1812, she boarded a ship bound for New York, but never arrived. What happened to the daughter of Aaron Burr, the man who killed Alexander Hamilton?

Does President Trump Really Have a Nuclear Button?

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With threats and braggadocio flying between Donald Trump and Kim Jung Un, HowStuffWorks looks at the reality behind the so-called 'nuclear button.'

How Much Do You Know About Hamilton?

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It is the musical that changed it all. Broadway has never been the same since Hamilton took the stage. If you're willing to pay $500 to see it, then you're able and willing to take this quiz. When you succeed, you can break into song.

Test Your Knowledge of U.S. Presidential Elections With This Quiz!

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Cast your ballot to these questions to find out how much you know about the history of U.S. presidential elections.

12 Big Cases of Revenge

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The concept of revenge predates legal history. But sometimes the need for vengeance can kick into overdrive – as in these 12 infamous acts of revenge.

10 of History's Happiest Accidents

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Where would we be without the accidental discoveries of beer, penicillin or Popsicles? Here is HowStuffWorks' list of history's happiest accidents.

Why John Adams Despised Being Vice President

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John Adams despised his role as the first vice president of the U.S. But the function of the VP has changed, and Adams played a huge part in that.

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?

How Duels Work

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Pistols at dawn! The challenge is issued. To turn it down would leave you marked a coward for life. You meet at the chosen spot. You could be severely wounded or killed today. Why is all this happening? Because you made fun of his hat.

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