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President Trump's 'Mysteries of Space' Joins Inaugural Speech Tradition
By Tariq Malik published

The 15 Weirdest Presidential Inaugurations in US History
By Kacey Deamer, Tia Ghose published
Over the years, the otherwise serious ceremony of swearing in the president has had a few odd moments.

The Science of Being President: Can Trump Make Real Change?
By Sharece Thrower published
A scholar of presidential power looks at personality, rationality and the institution of the presidency for clues about what the incoming administration can accomplish.

10 Wild Tales of Famous Spies
By Stephanie Pappas published
From Harriet Tubman to Russian double agents, here are some of the most famous spies in history.

The Science of Donald Trump Impersonations
By Stephanie Pappas published
How does Alec Baldwin imitate Donald Trump so recognizably, and does it harm or hurt the president-elect to be mocked?

How Does the US President Decide on Science Policy?
By Kelly Sims Gallagher published
Innovation is a huge part of economic growth – and the White House needs to be well-informed on science and tech issues when setting goals and budgets. Here's how presidents get up to speed.

How to Survive Thanksgiving in a Postelection, Social Media World
By Stephanie Pappas published
Thanksgiving is coming, and you know way too much about your relatives' political opinions.

Why Does Fake News Spread on Facebook?
By R. Kelly Garrett published
Even if fake articles could be curbed and filtered news modified, there's something built into Facebook's anatomy that foments partisan rage.
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