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Trump stirs curiosity online after not placing hand on Bible during oath

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U.S. President Donald Trump took his oath of office on Monday with his right hand raised, but without placing his left hand on the two Bibles.

The apparent oversight has no practical impact, academics say, but it roused curiosity online.

The top thing Americans searched for on Google in relation to Trump was about him not placing his hand on Bible .

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