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Pope Francis will be visiting the United States for the first time this week. With any papal visit there is much fanfare. Yet, this visit will bring an unprecedented level of visitors and security.
Since his election, the Pope has certainly been a subject of conversation. Test your Pope knowledge now and see how well you know Pope Francis!
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Gov. John Kasich (R-Ohio) has announced that he is joining the race for office of president in 2016. Here are 5 little-known facts about his life.
1. Kasich met President Nixon
When he was a freshman in college, he wrote a letter to President Nixon and requested a meeting with him. The letter made it to President Nixon who then met with Kasich for 20 minutes. (via)
2. He lost both of his…
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Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker announced this morning that he will be seeking the office of president in 2016. Here are five facts about his life you may not know about.
1. Walker was the first governor of Wisconsin to face a recall election
In 2011, he was recalled for proposing eliminating most collective bargaining rights for state workers. He won the recall election, making him the…
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Bobby Jindal, currently Louisiana’s governor, is announcing that he will be running for the office of president. This makes him the 13th Republican to officially join the race. Here are seven facts about his life you may not know.
1. His birth name is not Bobby
Jindal’s birth name is Piyush. When he was young, he changed it to Bobby after Bobby Brady from the Brady Bunch. (via)
2.…
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Bet you didn't think badminton could be this intense.
This incredible backcourt shot by Hans-Kristian Vittinghus against Lee Chong Wei at the Yonex US Open Championship 2015 might just make you a fan of this often overlooked sport.
Wait until around 27 seconds in, you won't regret it.
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Today, Donald Trump announced that he will be running for the office of President. Here are 7 facts about his life that you may not know about him.
1. Trump was on the brink of bankruptcy
In 1990, Donald Trump almost had to file personal and business bankruptcy. In just four years he was able to pay back $900 million in personal debt and was also able to reduce the debt his business had…
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Back in 2013, former U.S. President George H.W. Bush shaved his head in support of Patrick, the two-year-old son of one of his Secret Service detail members.
Little Patrick was fighting for his life against leukemia.
In 2013, twenty members of Mr. Bush's Secret Service shaved their heads in an act of solidarity to show their support for Patrick and his father.
After noticing all of the bald…
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Have you ever thought about joining the military? Don’t know whether you should join the Army, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Navy, or Air Force? Well take our quiz below to find out which branch you belong in.
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World War II is a monumental event in American history. It is arguably the most tragic episode in human history. All good United States citizens should have some basic knowledge of the war and occurences surrounding it. Test your knowledge below to determine what kind of American historian you are.
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Former Texas governor of Texas will be announcing today that he will be running for office of the president. Here are 9 interesting facts that you probably do not know about him.
1. Rick Perry served in the military
From 1972 to 1977, he served in the United States Air Force. He flew C-130 tactical airlift aircraft and when he left the Air Force he had the rank of captain. (via)
2. He was…