How A Happy Accident Became What We Know As The Modern Teabag
Tea is quite possibly the most popular prepared beverage on Earth, with an astounding range of flavors and long history, but what about those little bags?
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A Centuries-Old Coin Could Change What We Know About European Contact With North America
A coin discovered in Canada could completely change what we know about European contact with North America. Here's the story behind the rare coin.
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Questionable Things About George H.W. Bush's Presidency
George Herbert Walker Bush was the 41st president of the United States of America, serving from 1989 until 1993.
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Why Were Postage Stamps Invented, And Why Do People Collect Them?
Sending mail may seem like a trivial part of life, but such acts have a rich history. If you're wondering why postage stamps were invented, here's the story.
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Inside The First Official Hanukkah Celebration At The White House
Hanukkah isn't as widely-celebrated as Christmas in the United States, but it still has a special place in the White House, starting with George W. Bush.
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Why Did So Many Nazis Escape To Argentina?
Many Nazis notoriously escaped to Argentina and elsewhere in South America after World War II. Here's why Argentina welcomed Nazi immigrants.
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The Thanksgiving Disaster That Most People Haven't Heard About
Few realize that one of the oldest rivalries in U.S. history is associated with one of the worst accidents in U.S. sporting history.
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Legendary Swords From Famous Myths
The only thing cooler than a sword is a sword with a name and maybe also magic powers. The tellers of myths and legends from around the world knew this.
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How Accurate Is The Old Farmer's Almanac?
In a time when just about everyone has a complete reference library a phone click away, it's hard to imagine the place of a printed collection of perhaps fact.
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Tragic Cases Of Patricide From History
Patricide, defined as killing one's own father, has repulsed and shocked people for thousands of years. Yet cases continue to occur well into the 21st century.
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Who Founded Macy's?
Today, Macy's is one of the most readily recognized retail brands in America, and like many businesses, it began with the hard work of its founder.
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How An MMA Fighter Won A Match After Knocking Himself Out
The 2018 MMA fight between Irvins Ayala and Drew Chapman is one remembered by MMA fans for how it played out and the surprising turn it took after the K.O.
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The Country Of Scotland Has Over 400 Different Ways To Talk About Snow
The rugged, remote, and mountainous region of Scotland is prone to snow. It's not surprising, then, that the Scottish people have hundreds of terms for it.
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The Heartbreaking Story Behind The Guinness Record Holder For The World's Longest Nose
One especially heart-breaking (though mostly forgotten) story is that of Thomas Wedders, who holds the Guinness record for the world's longest nose.
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The Hallmark Company Is Older Than You Might Expect
Cards for Christmas, for birthdays, for condolence -- writing and mailing letters on paper might be dying out, but Hallmark continues to continue.
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Moments Of 2022 That Shook The World
The year 2022 will be remembered for a great many events, and we cite 13 in this list. These are the moments that shook the world and continue to reverberate.
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The Last Surviving Black Americans Who Were Born Into Enslavement
After the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863, slavery was outlawed. But for the last-surviving Black Americans born into slavery, its brutal legacy continued.
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Who Were Donald Trump's Parents?
One of the important aspects of Donald Trump's public image is his wealth, something that has family history, dating back for generations of Trumps.
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The Donald Trump And Mike Pence Feud Explained
The relationship between Mike Pense and Donalt Trump has been both contentious and amicable, culminating in a falling out after the 2020 election.
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What We Know About Nancy Pelosi Not Seeking Re-Election To Leadership In The House
Nancy Pelosi, the current Speaker of the House of Representatives, will not seek election to any leadership positions after Democrats lost the House.
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A Prank By Two Sisters Spun Into A Complete Spiritualism Mania In The 19th Century
Spiritualism -- communicating with the dead through mediums -- became wildly popular in the 19th century, in part because of the three Fox sisters.
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What Really Happened During The Violent Canadian Oka Crisis Of 1990
In a 78-day armed standoff, the Kanien'kehà:ka (or Mohawk) people in Canada fought for their right to their land. Here's the full story of the 1990 Oka Crisis.
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The Horrifying Death Of Shanquella Robinson Remains Shrouded In Mystery
Charlotte, N.C.-based hairdresser Shanquelle Robinson died under questionable circumstances while on vacation and her death is still shrouded in mystery.
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The Song North Koreans In Pyongyang Hear Every Morning
North Korea is a famously closed nation with many mysterious traditions. This is the song North Koreans in Pyongyang hear every morning.
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The Reason Running For US President Costs So Much
Money makes the world go 'round, or so says the song, and rarely is that more evident than when examining the costs associated with running for U.S. president.
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The True Story Of A British Couple That Found A Golden Treasure Hidden Right Under Their Feet
Many fantasize about being able to stumble across a buried treasure. But one British couple recently had this come true quite literally beneath their feet.
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Did Pocahontas Have Any Children?
Pocahontas looms large in early American history, both as myth and as an historical figure, symbolic of the clash between Native Americans and Europeans.
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