The Real Reason Amish Women Pull Their Teeth
You might have heard that Amish women pull their teeth, and maybe you've even seen the results of the practice. And there are a few reasons why they do it.
Read MoreYou might have heard that Amish women pull their teeth, and maybe you've even seen the results of the practice. And there are a few reasons why they do it.
Read MoreYou've probably seen it at some point, whether in some piece of entertainment or in real-life — a dead person with their arms crossed over their chest.
Read MoreDefying a court order is nothing to take lightly. But over the years, even some United States presidents have done so, albeit for different reasons.
Read MoreChina's flag has only been around since 1949 when the Chinese Communist Party came to power. It's a simple design, but there are centuries of meaning behind it.
Read MoreDonald Trump made waves in 2025 with a trade war that dumbfounded many, but there's still one that remains the worst in United States history.
Read MoreRecorded history from around the world during 536 C.E. tells of inexplicable natural phenomenon that you would probably never survive. Here's why.
Read MorePennsylvania is known for things like the Liberty Bell, but it also has some pretty weird laws, including a burial law that's pretty outdated.
Read MoreThroughout history, the ruling classes have typically lived extraordinary lives when compared to their subjects, but a few royals were truly bizarre people.
Read MoreFlying has evolved a lot over the decades. Things people could do on planes during the so-called golden age of air travel seem bizarre by today's standards.
Read MoreIf you've ever watched a WWII movie or seen images of the conflict, you've probably seen those helmets with nets. Maybe you even wondered what they're for.
Read MoreThe Insurrection Act was last used for the 1992 LA riots that broke out after the four police officers who brutally beat Rodney King were acquitted.
Read MoreStock market crashes can have far-reaching and unexpected effects. Here are some of the most dramatic things that happened because of major sell-offs.
Read MoreShip names tend to come with acronyms, and they all tell you something about the sea vessel. If you see the letters "HMS" on a ship, here's what it stands for.
Read MoreYou might have heard the terms "bull" and "bear markets" before when discussing the stock market to describe periods of buying and selling, respectively.
Read MoreLike many animals across history, the moa bird ultimately went extinct around 500 years ago in 1445. The reason? It's one you've probably heard before.
Read MoreMillions of people fought and died in the worldwide conflict that befell the globe from 1939 to 1945, and a few of those who served in WWII were pretty famous.
Read More"Heil Hitler" was the defining slogan of the Nazi Party amid its rise to power and horrific war crimes. But it also helped save lives amid the conflict.
Read MoreAs the deadliest and most catastrophic war ever fought by humanity, it may be no surprise that everyone has largely ignored a few details about WWII.
Read MoreAmerica's F-22 Raptor is one of the most powerful and advanced military fighter jets in the world, and it was banned from being exported to other countries.
Read MoreThere have been many pushes to get Canada to join the United States over the years, but none have succeeded. To understand why, we have to look back in history.
Read MoreWe all know that Canada and the United States share a border, but there is one town in Vermont that's literally cut in half along U.S. and Canadian lines.
Read MoreGreeland's flag has two horizontal bands of red and white, with a red-and-white disc positioned slightly left-of center. And it symbolizes many things.
Read MoreCongressman Andy Ogles proposed a resolution that would allow Donald Trump a third term, but the language is so specific it doesn't apply to future presidents.
Read MoreYou probably knew these disasters and other grim historic events were terrible, but some of the details might be even worse than you realize.
Read MoreThe letters SS are such a part of the lexicon that we tend to associate it with any shipping vessel, but here's what it means when you see SS on a ship.
Read MoreThe next time you're catching a flight, keep in mind that there's one common body feature that may increase your chances of getting flagged by the TSA.
Read MoreThere are plenty of bizarre American laws, and in Miami, Florida, there's one in particular that prohibits performers from doing something you wouldn't expect.
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