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Richard Norris Williams dreamed of being a tennis great. The ‘Titanic’ nearly cost him his legs.
Jake Rossen|
Songs about ‘Titanic’ go way beyond Celine Dion’s smash hit “My Heart Will Go On.”
Lina Morgan|
In her later years, Eva Hart had the distinction of being the last living 'Titanic' survivor with first-hand memories of the disaster.
Kat Long|
It’s a scene of visceral horror that probably sounds familiar to nearly every contemporary reader: On an April night, a majestic ocean liner plows through the N
April Snellings|
Pixar really knows how to make some good ones.
Sam Hindman|
More than 5500 artifacts have been brought up since the first salvage trip to the 'Titanic' wreckage in 1987.
Erin McCarthy|
Molly Brown is one of the most famous survivors of the RMS 'Titanic,' but here are 11 facts you probably didn't know about this larger-than-life figure.
Cailey Lindberg|
The stories of the 'Olympic' and 'Britannic' were overshadowed by their middle sister’s legend.
Shannon Leigh O'Neil|
Surviving the 'Titanic' was not Jessop’s first escape from a maritime disaster—nor would it be her last.
Brigit Katz|
Who built the Titanic? How big was it? How many people were onboard? How many people survived? Your biggest Titanic Qs—answers.
Scott Beggs|
These words are often mistaken for one another. See if you can break the cycle.
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The initialism was originally a bit of shipbuilder marketing—and now there are many different kinds of ship designations.
Paul Anthony Jones|
Jenny the ship cat likely didn't make it off 'Titanic' alive, but according to one legend, she anticipated the disaster and saved the life of a crew member.
Michele Debczak|
Socialite Madeleine Astor was 18 years old and five months pregnant when she boarded the RMS Titanic. Here's the story of what led to her journey—and how she survived it.
Shayna Murphy|
Over 100 years after 'Titanic' sank, the origins and true meaning of  “women and children first” remain a source of confusion.
Michele Debczak|
‘The Gashlycrumb Tinies’ author was born 100 years ago on February 22—here’s what you need to know about him, from what classic book he found boring to how much he really helped with PBS’s show ‘Mystery!’
Lorna Wallace|
From heart-shaped waffles to bathtubs, see what your home state is searching for this Valentine’s Day.
CaLea Johnson|
Presidents Day has only nothing to do with Abraham Lincoln. And it doesn’t even legally exist. 
Jake Rossen|
Packing sweaters, coats, and other winter clothing can be tricky, but these expert-approved travel tips can help you navigate it with ease.
Michele Debczak|
With the Combahee River Raid of 1863, Harriet Tubman earned her nickname "Moses" all over again—and became the first woman in U.S. history to lead a major military expedition.
Brigit Katz|
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