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Many people incorrectly think that the Founding Fathers signed the...
What is Independence Day?Well, in the US, it's a pretty big deal.While the Declaration of Independence wasn't actually signed on July 4, Fourth of July festivities mark the 13 colonies' declaration of...
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The real reason we all eat hot dogs on the Fourth of July
Hot dogs are associated with the Fourth of July.The association has been promoted by Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, held on Independence Day every year.The official history of the event is riddled...
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A look at the daily routine of James Madison, who owned 4,000 books, was too...
James Madison was the fourth president of the US and one of the primary thinkers behind the US Constitution.In his personal life, Madison was extremely introverted and a voracious reader.Here's a look...
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The 34 colleges that produced the most US presidents
Some colleges have a pretty decent track record when it comes to producing presidential alumni.Harvard University, Princeton University, Yale University, the College of William & Mary, West Point,...
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A look at the daily routine of George Washington, who drank tea and wine and...
George Washington was the first president of the US.He's widely-regarded as the father of the country.Here's a look at the typical schedule he stuck to when he was at his Mount Vernon plantation.George...
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11 books that forever transformed America as we know it
There are some books that are just good reads, and then there are others that fundamentally change the course of American history.Business Insider compiled a list of books — including novels, memoirs,...
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17 terrible things that have happened on Friday the 13th
Friday the 13th has been a superstitious date for a very long time, but no one knows exactly why.Whether you believe in the bad luck this day brings, there are multiple examples of terrible or tragic...
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The 57 best one-hit wonders of all time
A one-hit wonder is a singer/group that has only experienced real mainstream success with one hit song.Often, people will only remember the name of the song, and not the singer/group behind it.We've...
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People are afraid of what's inside Egypt's newly discovered 2,000-year-old...
A massive black sarcophagus has been found in Egypt.It should be opened so we can see what's inside.Some argue that opening a sarcophagus that's been closed for 2,000 years can unleash a curse that...
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A massive, black sarcophagus has been unearthed in Egypt, and nobody knows...
Archaeologists in Egypt found a very large, black granite sarcophagus 16 feet underground.They have yet to discover whose body lies inside, but an alabaster head found in the same tomb may be a clue....
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A brief history of US trade wars
There have been numerous trade fights throughout history.Most trade fights only cause economic effects on the involved countries. But in some cases, trade wars can have political and diplomatic...
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Archaeologists say they have 'not been hit by a curse' after they opened...
Egyptian officials opened the giant black sarcophagus they discovered earlier this month.Despite fears of a curse that would usher in a thousand years of darkness, all seems well."The sarcophagus has...
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13 things you may not know about former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
Born Jacqueline Lee Bouvier on July 28, 1929, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis is remembered as one of the most influential and admired First Ladies in American history.Known for her poise, intelligence, and...
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The real reason we all eat hot dogs on the Fourth of July
Hot dogs are associated with the Fourth of July.The association has been promoted by Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, held on Independence Day every year.The official history of the event is riddled...
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A look at the daily routine of James Madison, who owned 4,000 books, was too...
James Madison was the fourth president of the US and one of the primary thinkers behind the US Constitution.In his personal life, Madison was extremely introverted and a voracious reader.Here's a look...
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A look at the daily routine of George Washington, who drank tea and wine and...
George Washington was the first president of the US.He's widely-regarded as the father of the country.Here's a look at the typical schedule he stuck to when he was at his Mount Vernon plantation.George...
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What the Founding Fathers were doing before their act of rebellion made them...
This Fourth of July, the US celebrates the 242nd anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.Most Americans know all about the big-name Founding Fathers, like Benjamin Franklin,...
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19 US presidents' surprising first jobs
• First jobs are usually a mixed bag; they can be disastrous failures, great learning experiences, or somewhere in between.• That's the case even for people who go on to become the president of the...
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5 famous 'facts' about the Fourth of July that aren't true — and what...
The Fourth of July is a big deal in the US.It marks the 13 colonies' declaration of independence from Britain.There are a number of popular historical tales out there about the US's Independence...
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A look at the daily routine of John Adams, who woke before dawn, walked 5...
John Adams served as the second president of the US.His daily routine varied a bit over the years. That's understandable given that, before he rose to the presidency, Adams worked as a lawyer, colonial...
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