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The code name for the American mission: Operation Little Vittles.

Those iconic khaki uniforms are usually associated with childhood adventure, but scouting was actually forged in the heat of battle by a desperate British military officer.

More than a century ago, Christian health gurus invented cereal to promote a healthy lifestyle free of sin. Little did they know, their creation would eventually be used to promote everything from radio and cartoons to Mr. T and tooth decay.

Civil War surgeons learned fast. Here are a few of the MacGyver-like medical solutions that have had a lasting impact.

For some soldiers confined in German POW camps during World War II, ‘Monopoly’ was so much more than just a board game.

Some experts believe the Kármán Line is the deciding factor, but others aren't in agreement about where the frontier of space really begins.

To be certified as organic, farmers can’t use prohibited synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, or hormones for three full years before applying. Further, any animals they have must be raised on organic foods.

Discover how Sandra Day O’Connor overcame the odds to become the first female U.S. Supreme Court justice.