• What The Coin Shortage Means For Americans

    Back in March, some envisioned a world in which we resorted to toilet paper as the base of our bartering. Now, however, NPR reports that a new fashionable shortage has arrived, meaning we will monetize... Well, money. Specifically coins.

    By Felix Behr June 26th, 2020 Read More
  • Things Americans In The 1950s Couldn't Live Without

    In the post-war economic boom of 1950s America, consumerism took center stage. While some items found in the average home are still the standard to this day, other fads were just plain bizarre. Let's dig in and find out about the things Americans in the 1950s couldn't live without.

    By Marta Djordjevic June 26th, 2020 Read More
  • Here's How Much UPS Drivers Really Get Paid

    Whether you're driving behind a UPS truck and questioning why their drivers never make left turns -– or wondering why UPS trucks always leave the doors open –- there's a lot of secrets to unpack with these guys, with one of the biggest mysteries remaining: how much do UPS drivers actually make?

    By Nicole Rosenthal June 26th, 2020 Read More
  • This Is Where Vikings Is Actually Filmed

    From lush forests, to bleak Scandinavian shores, to the cold stone of isolated (and amazingly easily conquered as it turns out) English monasteries, Vikings' settings aren't just gorgeous to behold -- they're a vital part of the show. So where is it actually filmed?

    By Mark Lambert June 24th, 2020 Read More
  • The Disturbing Truth Of Company Towns

    It may seem like the main objective of Monopoly is to last forever and make the other players hate you until the end of time ... but in a way, the aim is to create a lucrative company town. You strategically buy up properties, railroads, and utilities, until you control everything.

    By A. C. Grimes June 23rd, 2020 Read More
  • What Life Was Like For Settlers In The Wild West

    When people began moving west in the 1800s, it was a treacherous journey. They had to pass through dangerous terrain, and unpredictable territories, spawning many myths and false facts about the Wild West.

    By Emilia David June 23rd, 2020 Read More
  • The Real Reason So Many People Believe They Are Part Cherokee

    The United States' historical treatment of its indigenous peoples is contentious, to say the least. From 1794 to 1887, during the Westward Expansion, Native American lands shrunk to almost nothing, and then the Dawes Act in 1887 chopped up what little land was left and divided it up between tribes.

    By Richard Milner June 21st, 2020 Read More
  • We Now Understand Why The Arab Empire Crumbled

    In 1258, Baghdad, the seat of the Abbasid Caliphate and the heart of what was effectively the Arab empire fell to the besieging army of Ghengis Khan's grandson, Hulagu Khan. But things had been going downhill for a while.

    By Felix Behr June 19th, 2020 Read More
  • The Untold Origin Of Insane Asylums

    There's no catch-all for psychiatric wellness. At times in history, the insane asylum was a catch-all, and not the kind of place you'd want to spend a moment.

    By Tom Meisfjord June 19th, 2020 Read More
  • The Change Netflix Made To Hannibal Has Fans Talking

    After Young Hannibal depicted Hannibal Lecter as a samurai-themed kid seeking revenge on his sister's killers, it was easy to think that Hollywood has said all it has to say about a certain cannibal murderer. NBC's Hannibal promptly proved everyone wrong by bringing Dr. Lecter on the small screen.

    By Pauli Poisuo June 18th, 2020 Read More
  • The Untold Truth Of Ulysses S. Grant

    Ulysses S. Grant should be a lot more famous than he is, but his name mainly comes up during discussions about greatest generals or worst presidents. However, the untold truth of Ulysses S. Grant is a much richer and more fascinating story.

    By Jeff Somers June 17th, 2020 Read More
  • Myths About Elizabeth I You Can Stop Believing

    Queen Elizabeth I of England ruled over what many call the Golden Age. This was a time when the country flourished. So of course, over time, legends around her grew. She called herself the "Virgin Queen" and historians generally believe Queen Elizabeth I actively encouraged these myths about her.

    By Emilia David June 17th, 2020 Read More