Indiana's Original Capital Actually Wasn't Indianapolis
Indiana's most populated city is also its capital, but Indianapolis wasn't the original capital. There were two others as the Hoosier State evolved.
Read MoreIndiana's most populated city is also its capital, but Indianapolis wasn't the original capital. There were two others as the Hoosier State evolved.
Read MoreAmish people devote their lives to building communities without the modern technology we take for granted. And you might be wondering if they ever drive cars.
Read MoreSouth Dakota is home to many alluring locations and greenery, but one country actually made it illegal to grow a particular beautiful flower.
Read MoreWhile all students in the U.S learn about American history, some things that happened get ignored, like these aspects of the American Revolutionary War.
Read MoreThe Amish are known for forgoing many of the niceties of modern, technologically advanced life, and many of them don't actually have Social Security numbers.
Read MoreFrom George Washington all the way to today, U.S. presidents have exercised their powers with some of the craziest and most controversial presidential pardons.
Read MoreYou've probably heard that everything is bigger in Texas. You've also probably heard it called the "Lone Star State," and the nickname has a complex history.
Read MoreOn July 4, America annually celebrates its Independence Day, but even the most patriotic American might find that some aspects of July Fourth don't make sense.
Read MoreDavy Crockett is a legendary American figure. He shows up several times in pivotal times in history, but here are weird things people ignore about him.
Read MoreOn July 1, 2022, the extinct mastodon officially became Indiana's state fossil, making history for both the region and its scientific research.
Read MoreIn the U.S., military parades typically do not honor presidents, but in 2025, a military parade is slated to happen on Donald Trump's birthday.
Read MorePennsylvania is one of the 13 original colonies and it has a lot of historical importance, but it didn't have a state flag until 1907. Here's an explainer.
Read MoreYou've probably heard the acronym "ICE" thrown around in news related to the United States, and maybe you even wondered what, exactly, it stands for.
Read MoreMost people would love to come across their ticket to being a millionaire, and there's actually a rare quarter that could be your ticket to wealth.
Read MoreIf you've ever taken a close look at your windshield, you might have noticed those black dots around the edges. There are a couple of purposes they serve.
Read MoreWhether in the movies or real-life, you've probably heard a trucker say "10-4" at some point. The meaning and history goes back quite a few years.
Read MoreStumbling across a rare coin is probably pretty exciting, especially if it's worth a lot. Well, there is one silver dollar that could earn you $2 million.
Read MoreAncient artifacts can develop our understanding of history, but they can also sell for big bucks. And the rare Lioness Statue is the most expensive ever sold.
Read MoreMassachusetts, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Virginia are all called commonwealths. Other American states don't have the same designation. Here's why.
Read MoreIf you've ever seen a military graduation, you might have noticed that soldiers are tapped out after the ceremony. There are a couple of reasons for this.
Read MoreYou've probably heard the term "habeas corpus" at some point. Maybe you know that it's related to the U.S. Constitution and are wondering what it means.
Read MoreIf you've ever been to an Amish community or even soon an Amish person in popular culture or real life, you might have noticed the lack of buttons.
Read MoreMemorial Day and Veterans day are both federal holidays that honored members of the United States Military, but how are they different from one another?
Read MoreCremation is the most common form of disposition today, and Minnesota was the first state to legalize this unusual type of cremation in 2003
Read MoreNew York's state flag depicts Liberty and Justice standing on either side of the Hudson River, with a shield, globe, and eagle also in the design.
Read MoreHarriet Tubman is best known for helping enslaved people escape to freedom via the Underground Railroad, and she did so while suffering from a tragic injury.
Read MoreThere are many rules around how to handle and position American Flags, but a court case determined that an upside-down flag is allowed. Here's what it means.
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