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What Does the Sergeant at Arms Do?
Both the House and the Senate have their own Sergeant at Arms, and their visibility is highest during the State of the Union address. But what do they do the other 364 days of the year?
Grave Sightings: Hubert Humphrey
Before he died, the former VP extended an act of kindness to a political rival.
That Hilarious Story About Taft Getting Stuck in His Bathtub? It’s Not True
He did, however, have another embarrassing—and very real—bathtub incident.
When Margaret Thatcher Refused to Share a Plane With a Panda
The Iron Lady didn't play when it came pandas.
5 Fast Facts About Katrín Jakobsdóttir, Iceland’s New Prime Minister
The avowed environmentalist is the second woman to serve as the prime minister of Iceland.
The Christmas Eve Fire That Destroyed the West Wing
Herbert Hoover's first year in office had already gone worse than anyone could have expected ... then the West Wing burned down.
The Cult of Prince Philip: In Tanna, Vanuatu, Prince Philip Was Worshipped As a Deity
To the people of Tanna in Vanuatu, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh was more than royalty—he was a bona fide deity.
The Funky History of George Washington's Fake Teeth
Mount Vernon holds perhaps the most famous dentures in American history: those of Founding Father George Washington.
11 Famous Men Who Used to Be Cheerleaders
From future presidents to iconic funnymen, these future celebrities had spirit.
10 Celebrities Named in the Communist Scare
Orson Welles was caught in the crosshairs of the crusade against communism. Helen Keller was too.
The Secret Procedure for Queen Elizabeth II's Death
It's codenamed "London Bridge Is Down"
Abraham Lincoln Letter About Slavery Could Fetch $700,000 at Auction
Lincoln wrote the letter in 1858 while preparing for the famous Lincoln-Douglas debates.
When Nancy Reagan Told Kids to ‘Just Say No’
The First Lady's catchphrase was everywhere in the 1980s. The problem? It didn't really keep kids from experimenting with drugs.
New York City Will Now Allow You to Dance Without a License
Kevin Bacon's long nightmare is finally over.
Why Do So Many Rooms in the White House Have an Oval Shape?
It goes back to the royal courts of England.
That Time The U.S. Confirmed You Can Only Kill A Yeti In Self-Defense
Just because the creatures are mythical doesn't mean there aren't hunting regulations.
When Ric Flair Traveled to North Korea for the Biggest Wrestling Show of All Time
Some of the biggest professional wrestlers of the ‘90s were guests of the North Korean government for one of the strangest shows in history.
Queen Christina, Who Ruled as a King
This learned, opinionated Renaissance monarch caused a sensation throughout Europe.
Why America Has So Many Empty Parking Spaces
By one estimate, the U.S. has as many as eight parking spaces for every car on the road.
A Microsoft Font Might Have Revealed Political Corruption in Pakistan
The lesson: If you're going to falsify documents, make sure the typeface you choose matches your timeline.
Can You Spot Fake News? A New Game Puts Your Knowledge to the Test
It’s harder than you’d think, even if you consider yourself a news junkie.
The U.S. Could Get a New Military Branch: The Space Corps
The U.S. House Armed Services Committee voted to split off the Air Force's space missions into a new branch of the military.
What Was the Original Reason for the 25th Amendment?
The 25th Amendment has been in the news a lot lately. But what led to its establishment in the first place?