POLITICS

13 Facts About All the President's Men

Robert Redford contacted Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein in October 1972, when the Watergate story was still unfolding, to express his personal interest in it.

When Clint Eastwood Was Elected Mayor of Carmel, California

On April 8, 1986, Clint Eastwood defeated incumbent Charlotte Townsend to become mayor of Carmel, a small seaside city in his home state of California.

Bill Clinton Participating in the First Presidential Webchat // Getty Images

8 Presidential Communication Firsts

Who made the first phone call from the White House? Who sent the first presidential tweet?

Who Holds the Record for the Most Failed Supreme Court Justice Nominees?

The situation then was not unlike the one we face today.

22 Streaming Facts About House of Cards

Knock knock!

Comedian Pat Paulsen’s Sincerely Insincere Presidential Campaigns

Taking on the two-faced, fickle nature of politicians, Pat Paulsen’s satirical runs for the Oval Office were a commentary on the social and political issues of his day.

What Happens to Leftover Campaign Funds When a Candidate Drops Out?

The Federal Election Commission has strict rules about what federal candidates can and can't do with leftover campaign money, and the biggest directive is that they can't pocket it for personal use.

25 Cozy Facts About Vermont

Teddy bears, ice cream, and skiing: get to know America's coziest state.

11 Unusual U.S. Polling Places

U.S. voters typically flock to schools, churches, and courthouses to make their election picks. But there are small pockets of the country that elect their leaders from decidedly unusual polling stations.

U.S. Restores Regular Commercial Flights to Cuba After 55 Years

For the first time since 1959, commercial flights will be allowed to fly between the United States and Cuba.

Who Was the "Gerry" of Gerrymandering?

Elbridge Gerry might have gone down in history as the “Father of the Bill of Rights.” Instead, he’s remembered first and foremost for another, less admirable claim to fame.

Senator George McGovern (right) and running mate Senator Thomas Eagleton // Getty

6 Crazy Things That Happened During the 1972 New Hampshire Primaries

It's going to take a lot for today's primaries to match '72.

9 Facts About the Iowa Caucus

One major difference in the Republican and Democrat caucuses? The way they vote.

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Europe's Queens Were More Likely To Go To War Than Its Kings

Between the 15th and 20th centuries, women-led states were 27 percent more likely to go to war, a new analysis finds.

Who Exactly Can the President Pardon?

'Absolute power' is a bit of a myth.

18 Uncovered Facts About JFK

At least one snake was harmed while making this film. And Kevin Costner was told he was playing one.

Okimoto and Gromet, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology (2015)

The Simple Visual Test That Might Predict Political Views

A new study finds that conservatives are more likely to differentiate between perfectly and imperfectly drawn shapes than liberals are.

Slacktivists Aren’t Completely Useless, Study Argues

Participating in social movements exclusively online helps spread the message, even if you don’t actually attend any of the protests.

A Member of Parliament Wants Hedgehogs as the UK's National Species

MP Oliver Colvile recently nominated the hedgehog as a national symbol to raise awareness of the species' declining numbers.

A Brief History of the Guy Fawkes Mask

How the iconic visage came to be.

12 of the Weirdest Ballot Initiatives in American History

The people of Piqua had a decision to make: let Roxie the miniature pig stay in town, or not. They voted her out.

10 Politicians Who Have Hosted SNL

Trump, who will host on November 7, has hosted before, when he was more reality star and real estate mogul than politician. This time around, he'll officially join the ranks of politicos entrusted with hosting duties over the show's 41-season run.

10 Most Relevant or Memorable Words from the Democratic Debate

Vocabulary.com used their list-making tool to figure out what the most relevant words used in the debate were.

11 Campaign Slogans That Went Beyond Buzzwords

These days it seems like every campaign slogan is just a series of political buzzwords. But it wasn't always this way.

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