U.S. History
What’s Hidden Beneath the White House?
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Popular Halloween Costumes Throughout the 20th Century
For many of us, Halloween stirs memories of crisp autumn nights, glowing jack-o’-lanterns, and the childlike joy of heading out in disguise to go trick-or-treating. Each year, the Halloween costumes…
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6 Forgotten Collectibles From the 1950s
Some famous toys from the 1950s, such as the Frisbee and Mr. Potato Head, became so embedded in popular culture that they remain in regular use or at least are…
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10 Strange Presidential Nicknames
Because U.S. presidents are often among the most famous and critiqued people of their era, they have frequently garnered nicknames for policies or activities that defined their persona — some of…
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Congress created a lottery to help fund the American Revolution.
While America declaring independence was a gamble that paid off in spades, luck wasn’t always on the government’s side. Look no further than the time the First Continental Congress authorized…