False Things You Believe About US Elections
Even as American politics is absorbed as a spectator sport, there is still a lot that people don't know and falsely believe about US elections.
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The True Story Of The 1914 Christmas Truce
In 1914, an informal ceasefire between German and Allied soldiers during World War I would later come to be known as the Christmas Truce of 1914.
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Advice We Learned From World Leaders That You Should Totally Avoid
Advice from world leaders run the gamut from good to abjectly terrible. Here's some advice we learned from world leaders that you should totally avoid.
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The Truth About The Made Up American Holiday, St. Urho's Day
If March 16th comes and goes without you realizing it's a holiday, you're not alone. But to the Finns in Minnesota, it's better known as St. Urho's Day.
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The Tragic History Of Black January
Known as Black January, Soviet troops occupied Baku and violently suppressed the independence movement in early 1990.
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Common Words You've Been Mispronouncing This Whole Time
Here are some common words you've probably been saying incorrectly.
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The Most Disturbing Stories Surrounding The Tiananmen Square Protests
Tiananmen Square protests progressed into a bloody battle where everyday civilians of all ages and backgrounds sided with the students.
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The Most Disastrous Clinical Trials In History
Clinical trials can usher in life-saving vaccines and treatments, but when things go wrong in a clinical trial, they can go spectacularly wrong.
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False Things You Believe About Benedict Arnold
Few individuals have captured public and patriotic ire in the same way as Benedict Arnold. Once a decorated American military officer, Arnold's name is now synonymous with the very idea of treason. So, let's take a look at some of the most common misconceptions about America's greatest traitor.
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Where Are All The Actors Who Played Jesus Today?
Where are all the actors who played Jesus today? Some resurrected their Hollywood careers, while others left their careers in the tomb.
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The Untold Truth Of Surfing Legend Duke Kahanamoku
Duke Kahanamoku is considered the father of modern surfing. He was not just a surfer. He was also an Olympic-level swimmer who broke records for his time and earned three gold medals and two silver. He also appeared in films and became a life-long ambassador of surfing and Hawaii.
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Operation Pedro Pan: Cuba's Mass Exodus Of Children Explained
For two years in the 1960s, Operation Pedro Pan, also known as Operation Peter Pan, resulted in thousands of Cuban children being relocated to the U.S.
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Who Are The Uyghur People?
Beginning in 2014, human-rights advocates began raising concerns about China's treatment of the Uyghurs, an ethnic community in the country's far northwest.
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The Tragic Deaths Of The Crew Of The USS Indianapolis
The USS Indianapolis was arguably the worst, and definitely the most, terrifying disaster in American naval history. The 879 crew members who perished represent the greatest loss of life in a United States Navy vessel. What makes the disaster even more grievous is the tragic manner of their deaths.
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The True Story Of World War II's Code Talkers
The true story of World War II's code talkers is a tale about information and war and how a complex Native American language birthed an unbreakable code.
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The Surprising True Origins Of Chivalry
Chivalry, or the act of treating women with a certain reverence and respect, has a surprising true origin.
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Creepy Things That Were Considered Normal 100 Years Ago
Medicine, law, war, and entertainment were all very different 100 years ago. Here are some creepy things that were considered normal 100 years ago.
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The Mysterious Case Of The Feral Child Victor Of Aveyron
Feral children have long been a source of fascination, and often many questions are never answered, much like in the mysterious case of Victor of Aveyron.
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The Strange Reason There's A Grave At The Smithsonian
The Smithsonian is one of the most respected institutions in the U.S. So why did its founder, who'd never set foot in America, leave his wealth to the county?
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Andrew Cuomo's Replacement, Kathy Hochul, Is About To Make History. Here's How
When Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul succeeds Governor Andrew Cuomo on August 24, it will be a historic moment as she becomes the state's first female governor.
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This Is How Many People Died In The Pentagon Attack On 9/11
September 11, 2001, remains one of the worst days in American history. On that day, a group of terrorists carried out separate, coordinated terrorist attacks.
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Why Radioactive Face Cream Was Once A Beauty Practice
Radium was once a common ingredient in many cosmetics, such as lipsticks, face creams, and toothpaste.
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The Biggest Theories As To Why The Heart Shape Doesn't Look Like The Human Heart
It's said that some people wear their heart on their sleeves. Heart-shaped candy boxes, heart-shaped emojis -- but they don't really look like a heart. Why?
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Franklin D. Roosevelt's VP Ran Against Him. Here's Why
Franklin D. Roosevelt is noted in American history for having to face his former vice president in the Democratic Primary. Here's the story.
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The Only Volcano Magma Chamber People Can Actually Visit
Volcanoes are dangerous places and many of them are too volatile to visit. Intrepid explorers can, however, descend into the magma chamber of one volcano.
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These Florida Beaches Are A Treasure Trove For Long-Lost Relics
There is a stretch of beaches in Florida where you can really dig for buried treasure! The reason is a disaster that occurred hundreds of years ago.
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The Reason Pandas Are So Important To Chinese Culture
Over the centuries, some countries have come to be associated with animals. So why are pandas so important to Chinese culture? Let's find out.
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