Jens T Carstensen

American Flag Facts

Flag Day is June 14. If you’re wondering what that date has to do with the Stars and Stripes, why the flag looks the way it does, who came up with it, who paid for it, and what you can and can’t do with it—read on.... READ ON

35 Celebrities Who Served Our Country

Here are a few famous faces who have served the red, white, and blue.... READ ON

10 Events That Actually Happened April 1st

While today is a good day to be skeptical of any unusual news you hear, do keep in mind that, sometimes, the truth is stranger than pranks.... READ ON

How 9 Countries Celebrate Father's Day

Happy Father’s Day! This year, are you thinking of honoring your pop by wearing pink, drinking Schnapps in the woods and touching his feet with your forehead? Turns out you’re not alone in celebrating this way.... READ ON

The Unexpected Final Film Roles of 10 Well-Known Actors

Being a legend doesn’t necessarily mean you get to go out like one.... READ ON

10 Lost or Forgotten Sports Trophies

Sport's most storied trophy, the Stanley Cup, has seen its fair share of abuse—but even so, it's well ahead of these other major league trophies.... READ ON

The Few, The Proud…Bea Arthur? 15 Surprising Celebrity Marines

You might be surprised to learn these men and women served in the Marines.... READ ON

15 Things You Might Not Know About Frank Sinatra

Ol’ Blue Eyes, The Voice, The Chairman of the Board: Whatever you want to call him, today marks the 15th anniversary of his passing. In his honor, here are 15 facts that will help the late crooner seem like a bit less of a stranger in the night.... READ ON

This is Not a Prank: 10 Events That Actually Happened on April 1

Happy April Fool’s Day! And while today is a good day to be skeptical of any unusual news you hear, do keep in mind that, sometimes, the truth is stranger than pranks.... READ ON

10 Constellations that Never Caught On

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