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Read on to discover which American president wanted to be a concert violinist, which carried a dictionary around in his pocket, who burned his official White House portrait, and why Joe Biden's dog made history.
Corinne Cummings|
Dive into the history of the draft during the Vietnam War, including its origins, how long it lasted, and how some young Boomers successfully managed to dodge it.
Greg Zapata|
Would you want to be compared to the man who legalized beer in his first 100 days in office?
H.L. McNaughton|
The U.S. Constitution doesn't specify how many Supreme Court justices are necessary—and there weren’t always nine on the bench.
David Holzel|

Presidents


Mystery


Misconceptions


From oarfish to military aircraft, explore four weird signs people still believe signal the end of the world—and what science says about them.
Nitya Rao|
Discover seven surprising pairs of historical figures who were alive at the same time—even though they feel like they belonged to completely different eras.
Nitya Rao|
Some common cleaning habits can backfire if you’re not careful. From using too much product to choosing the wrong tools, here are five myths that might actually be making your home dirtier.
Nitya Rao|
Nine moments in history that feel like timeline glitches, from surprising overlaps to unbelievable coincidences.
Logan DeLoye|
If you believe that mice love cheese, rabbits love carrots, and elephants love peanuts...you're wrong. Here are six incorrect beliefs about what animals like to eat.
Ryan Menezes|

Royalty


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