Rivers, railroads, and political bribes: How every state capital was chosen
Most capitals in the US date back hundreds of years. See how each state selected its capital city.
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History
What life looked like under Trump's tariff hero, US President William McKinley
Trump's tariff policy was inspired by a 19th-century US president, who later changed his mind on his tariff approach.
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The jobs US presidents had before taking office, from teachers to peanut farmers
Before they got to the White House, these US presidents worked as lawyers, journalists, and businessmen.
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25 photos show what life looked like for Americans 150 years ago
By America's 100th birthday, people traveled by steamboat and buggy, communicated via telegrams, and the Gilded Age was afoot.
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Before Air Force One, US presidents traveled aboard a luxury train car. See inside the 'White House on wheels.'
The Ferdinand Magellan, an armored train car, was used by US presidents before Air Force One. It has bulletproof glass and multiple guest rooms.
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See what life was like in America's small towns a century ago
From Wrangell, Alaska, to Oatman, Arizona, you'll be surprised to see what these places looked like a century ago.
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10 things that are older than the United States of America
The United States turns 250 this year — but in the grand scheme of things, that's still quite young.
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42 giant statues of presidents' heads are crumbling on private property in rural Virginia. Here's why.
After a Virginia park closed 2010, one man saved 42 presidential statues from being crushed. Now, they're a massive tourist attraction.
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See inside Thomas Edison's New Jersey lab, where some of America's biggest inventions took shape
Thomas Edison conducted tens of thousands of experiments in his lab in West Orange, New Jersey. See what a day's work looked like inside.
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A Washington, DC, rowhouse built during George Washington's presidency is on sale for $1.15 million. Look inside.
The Wheat Row homes in Washington, DC, were built in 1794, but have some modern flourishes. See inside one of the historic homes.
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The oldest established town in every US state
These 50 historical towns are the oldest in their state. Many date back to before America's founding.
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How America's first fine dining restaurant, Delmonico's, serves 400 pounds of steak a day
Founded in 1837, Delmonico's is a living piece of American culinary history.
A Rhode Island mansion that predates the Declaration of Independence by 53 years is on the market for $3 million. See inside.
The Grange in Potowomut, Rhode Island, has hosted guests such as the Marquis de Lafayette and Civil War general Ambrose Burnside. Now it's on sale.
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Vintage photos of Beirut when it was known as the 'Paris of the Middle East'
Beirut, Lebanon's capital, was vibrant from the 1950s to the' 70s before a civil war ended what has been dubbed its "Golden Age."
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US presidents' approval ratings when they left office, ranked
Gallup presidential approval polls measured presidents' performance for nearly 90 years. Here's how presidents from Harry Truman to Joe Biden ranked.
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Vintage photos show what it was like to eat at McDonald's in the 1980s
In the 1980s, McDonald's customers could try Chicken McNuggets for the first time or spot President Ronald Reagan eating a Big Mac.
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The most famous hotel in every state
The US is packed with hotels known for being historic, haunted, or simply the best.
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The original names of 16 iconic US cities, and how they got them
From New York City to San Francisco, cities across the US had many different names in the past. See the stories behind cities' original names.
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The coolest building in every US state, from historic landmarks to modern marvels
From futuristic-looking skyscrapers to kitsch roadside attractions, the architecture across all 50 states is as diverse as its population and history.
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The humble homes of 16 US presidents, from log cabins to apartments
While the Kennedys and Trumps of the world were born to wealthy families with large estates, other presidents had far more humble beginnings.
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