What Hygiene Was Like In Colonial America
Grooming and personal hygiene in colonial America were not commonplace like today. Here is what hygiene was like back then.
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The Disturbing Truth About Sundown Towns
A sundown town is defined as any community that was deliberately established to only allow white residents. Here is their disturbing history. -
The Tragic Assassination Of The Mirabal Sisters Explained
When the three Mirabal sisters stood up against a tyrant, their only mission was to make the world a better place for their children. -
The Strange History Of The Martial Art Bartitsu
Bartitsu combines elements of boxing, kicks from savate, grappling and throws from jiu-jitsu, and was a style practiced by Sherlock Holmes. -
Tragedies That Changed Aviation Forever
While plane travel is one of the safest ways to get somewhere, accidents still happen and aren't any less tragic. However, many have changed the way we now fly. -
The Wild Real-Life Story Of George IV
King George IV lived a life of excess, a far cry from how he was brought up under the eye of mad King George III. Here is his wild real-life story. -
The Millionaire Who Created A Baby Boom In 1920s Canada
Canadian Charles Millar died a jokester at heart -- setting the terms of his will as a contest for the woman who could have the most babies. -
The Truth About The Movie NASA Calls Most Plausible
The science of DNA testing and manipulation in "Gattaca" is more plausible than you think. -
The Biggest Unsolved Mysteries Of The 1970s
While the 1970s were a simpler time, the decade was still notable for Jimmy Hoffa, the Zodiac Killer, UFO sightings, and many more mysteries. Many are unsolved. -
The Untold Truth Of Eartha Kitt
Eartha Kitt was a sex symbol, an advocate, and an outspoken performer. Her life certainly had its ups and down. Here is the untold truth of Earth Kitt. -
Rock Bands You May Not Know Broke Up In This Century
Fans have seen a dizzying array of rock bands rise, fall, evolve, and fade into obscurity. And yuu probably didn't even know they broke up.
