The lieutenant governor is to the gubernatorial line of succession what the vice president is to the presidential line of succession. Yes, there are exceptions.

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The tongue-in-cheek—and superstitious—saying "break a leg" has several possible origins in the theater world.
LeBron James’s last Olympic basketball appearance was back in 2012. But he and his fellow NBA players have good reasons for skipping the Games.
It’s not just Salt Bae—this cooking hack is used by home and pro chefs alike. Here’s how it helps improve your dish.
The dark blue uniforms worn by police officers date back to the early police departments of the 19th century.
There are a few reasons why nipples can feel sore, but the most common can be found in your laundry hamper.
If you’re trying to teach yourself how to fall asleep faster, reading before bed is a good habit to pick up—here’s why.
The longtime fashion tradition has its roots in the 1800s, when players wanted to show off their sexy calves for the ladies.
In 1981, McDonald's introduced the Chicken McNugget to the world and changed the face of bite-sized poultry bits forever. But it never would have happened if it hadn't been for food and poultry scientist Robert C. Baker.
According to animal behavior science, cats don't just swat at things because they're lovable little jerks.
The glossy pages of most catalogues and magazines can be recycled along with the rest of your paper products.
Going for a summer drive while barefoot can be tempting, but is it safe and legal? Here's the answer.
Whoever started 'from scratch’ didn’t actually do it in the kitchen—and ‘scratch’ has nothing to do with clawing ingredients together with your bare hands.
You can call the fire department if you see a cat stuck in a tree, but they might decline your plea for help.
The bite-sized vegetable snack makes for a crunchy appetizer. But how do baby carrots get on your plate?
Major League players often warm up with a special ring on their bats. What is it, who invented it, and is it going to help your team win?
If you get natural blond highlights in the summer, your hair may be damaged by too much exposure to the sun.
Bureaucratic red tape is a tale as old as time. Or, to be a little more precise, roughly 400 years old.
Supermarkets don't let in much—if any—natural light. It's another example of how retailers mess with your mind.
Hotel guests are almost always treated to vibrant white sheets. And no, it's not because it's easier to see bedbugs.
You can look up and find white, red, blue, and yellow stars, but green stars are missing from the night sky.
It's called a cutaneous marginal pouch, and while science is a little uncertain of its true purpose, it can double as a B&B for ticks.