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You'll Never Guess Why Thomas Jefferson Raised Geese

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The Founding Father was a prolific writer during his day. He wrote so much, in fact, he required a steady supply of quills.

The Mastodon Boneyard That Stole Thomas Jefferson’s Heart

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Massive mastodons roamed lower Kentucky during the last ice age. HowStuffWorks takes a look at the natural and presidential history of the region.

Did a U.S. president rewrite the Bible?

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The Jefferson bible gives a glimpse into the mind of an enigmatic president's religious views. Read how the Jefferson bible was created and where it is now.

What If America Had Lost the Revolution?

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If the colonists hadn't eked out a victory against the mighty British Empire, what would have been their fate? Would leaders like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson have been executed?

How Much Do You Really Know About the Declaration of Independence?

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The Declaration of Independence is one of the most vital documents in American history. But how much do you really know about this incredible act of political defiance?

July 4 1776: American Independence Day

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Americans celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence every year on July 4 with picnics and fireworks. Learn the story behind Independence Day in the United States and how its traditions came about.

America's Beloved Frenchman: The Marquis de Lafayette Quiz

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“There exist certain natural rights inherent in every society of which not only one nation but all the nations together could not justly deprive an individual," he wrote. Nope, not Thomas Jefferson. How much do you know about Marquis de Lafayette?

What does the 'pursuit of happiness' mean in the Declaration of Independence?

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What exactly in the pursuit of happiness? Stated in the Declaration of Independence, it has some mystery behind it. Read about the pursuit of happiness.

Am I Going to Be Successful?

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Thomas Jefferson once said, "I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have." If you're the type of person who works hard to make their dreams come true, then it's time to find out if it will pay off in the long run!

The Creation of a Nation: Founding Fathers Quiz

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Your mental image of the Founding Fathers probably involves a bunch of guys in powdered wigs signing documents with a quill. But the creators of the U.S. Constitution did a lot more than stand around and sign stuff.

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