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National Parks Are Piling Up With Poop and Trash Because of the Government Shutdown

Without federal employees watching, visitors are leaving garbage—and their feces—everywhere.

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8 Things You Might Not Know About Andrew Johnson

Abraham Lincoln's successor—and the first United States president to be impeached—liked to tend to a family of mice.

8 Things You Might Not Know About Woodrow Wilson

The 28th president kept a flock of sheep on the White House lawn.

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15 Amazing Facts About Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg used her voice to shape the course of our nation’s history.

Show Off Your Opinion With Ruth Bader Ginsburg 'Dissent Collar' Earrings

Let your ears declare "I dissent."

Stranger Things Season 3's Scariest New Villain Might Be Soviet Russia

The Mind Flayer's got nothing on Communism.

8 Things You Might Not Know About James A. Garfield

Our 20th president never actually pursued the presidency.

Schindler's List Is Returning to Theaters for Its 25th Anniversary

"This is maybe the most important time to re-release this film," director Steven Spielberg said.

George H.W. Bush's Service Dog, Sully, Will Fly to D.C. With the Former President's Casket

The former president got the dog shortly after the death of his wife earlier this year.

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A 17th-Century Noblewoman's Rare Poems About War-Torn England Can Be Read Online

Hester Pulter broke convention—and the expectations of her gender and class—by writing about science and politics.

Birdemic: The Great American Parrot Fever Panic of 1930

Was the outbreak a true epidemic, or an example of mass hysteria?

Ssireum at the Gangneung Dano Festival in South Korea

A Solid Decision: North and South Korea Win Joint Bid for UNESCO Recognition of Traditional Wrestling Culture

Great sport knows no borders.

The Highly Unusual Funeral of Lee Harvey Oswald

Fearing attacks on his corpse, the Secret Service guarded Lee Harvey Oswald well into the afterlife.

25 Fascinating Facts About John F. Kennedy

More than a half-century after his assassination cut his presidency short, JFK remains one of history’s most intriguing figures—and, according to Gallup, America’s favorite president.

9 People Who Killed John F. Kennedy, According to Conspiracy Theorists

Among those who don't believe Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in killing JFK, the same names keep popping up.

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7 Explosive Fart Controversies

From ancient Egypt to the modern-day world of competitive darts, history is full of gassy controversies.

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The Other Gettysburg Address You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The greatest speech in American history had a tough act to follow.

5 Very Early Stories About American Women and Voting

During colonial times and in the earliest days of the U.S., a small number of women managed to vote despite circumstances stacked against them.

11 Elections Decided by One Vote (Or Fewer)

Not every politician wins by a landslide. As these elections prove, every vote really does count.

Where Do I Vote? The Simple Way to Find Your Polling Place in Every State

Don't wait until the last minute to look this up.

Does My Employer Have to Give Me Paid Time Off to Vote?

It depends where you live.

The Switching Hour: 14 Times People Advocated For or Rejected Daylight Saving Time

Does anybody really know what time it is?

13 Facts About Benito Mussolini

The Italian dictator was very fond of 'Les Misérables.'

Abraham Lincoln's top hat, worn the night of his assassination

The Fates of 7 Grisly Assassination Artifacts

Here's where to see the top hat Abraham Lincoln wore on his final night, and more.

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