Why Do Americans Vote on a Tuesday?

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Happy Tuesday Hey everyone! Today is Election Day in the United States. Interesting fact: a system called the Electoral College periodically allows a candidate who receives fewer popular votes to win an election. In 1824, John Quincy Adams received more than 38,000 fewer votes than Andrew Jackson, but neither candidate won a majority of the Electoral College. Adams was awarded the presidency when the election was thrown to the House of Representatives. Riddle of The Day: What occurs once in every minute, twice in every moment, yet never in a thousand years? Answer in footer.   Tecumseh: The Man Behind the Native American Confederacy Get ready to meet the man some consider the most remarkable Native American leader in American history. Read more >> Why Do Americans Vote on a Tuesday? Voting for president on a Tuesday makes it difficult for many people to exercise their right to vote. So, should it change? Read more >> Could Breadfruit Be the Next Superfood? This starchy, staple fruit has the potential to provide food security to millions. So what exactly is it and who's eating it? Read more >> Super Cute Leopard Geckos Make Great Pets Don't see yourself as the type to get a lizard for a pet? This adorable little charmer could change your mind. Read more >> How the Electoral College Works It's a political upset that's occurred several times since the first U.S. presidential election. Why is the Electoral College in place? And should it be continued? Read more >> 6 Sweet Spots Every Chocolate-lover Should Visit And yes, you totally get to sample — at most of them. Read more >> Riddle Answer: The letter m. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Riddle of the day: Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, qu Copyright © 2020 HowStuffWorks, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website howstuffworks.com Our mailing address is: HowStuffWorks 1501 Main St Suite 101 Venice, CA 90291 Want to change how you receive these promotional emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list