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Not surprisingly, the Witness Protection Program is pretty mysterious.

23 Facts About the Witness Protection Program

What exactly is the Witness Protection Program, and how does it work? Here's what you need to know about the secretive program.

24 Fascinating Facts About the Solar System

The solar system: It’s big, it’s heliocentric, and it’s got space junk to spare. Here are 24 out-of-this-world facts about the corner of space that’s home to Earth.

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17 of the Most Unusual Heists in History

Some of history's most unusual heists involve high-profile art, food, bugs and bee hives, bizarre disguises, and, yes, money, jewels, and gold.

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The Russian Family That Cut Itself Off From Civilization for More Than 40 Years

The Lykov family left Russian society under persecution in the 1930s and remained hidden until 1978.

7 Ways to Flirt Like a Victorian

You can express a lot with a fan.

50 Collective Nouns for Groups of Animals

What's the correct way to describe a group of your favorite animal? A "bunch of worms" may sound like a lazy descriptor, but it's correct.

14 Things You Might Not Have Known About James K. Polk

James K. Polk may have served just one term, but he was one of history’s most consequential U.S. presidents. Polish up on Young Hickory, America's 11th Commander in Chief.

14 Facts About Margaret Sanger

The controversial founder of Planned Parenthood led an interesting life.

15 Fascinating Facts About Isaac Asimov

In the 1950s, Isaac Asimov wrote a series of six science fiction novels for children using the pseudonym Paul French.

10 Facts About Gerald Ford

Number 38 once locked himself out of the White House.

16 Playful Facts About Otters

These adorable aquatic mammals are clever, chatty, and oddly aromatic.

16 Playful Facts About Otters

These adorable aquatic mammals are clever, chatty, and oddly aromatic.

8 Things You Might Not Know About Warren G. Harding

Twenty-ninth president Warren G. Harding had a code name for his genitals—and a big family secret that was revealed nearly a century after his death.

7 Things You Might Not Know About Impalas

They're some of the most jumpy creatures on the African savanna (in more ways than one).

8 Things to Know About Crispus Attucks

Among the American Revolution's many heroes, Crispus Attucks is immortalized as the "first to defy, the first to die."

25 Things You Might Not Know About Thomas Jefferson

Our nation's third president bribed a reporter and kept a pet mockingbird. For more on Jefferson’s life, accomplishments, and controversies, take a look at this assembly of 25 facts.

The Terrifying Story of Bela Kiss, Hungary’s Most Murderous Bachelor

There were 174 marriage proposals—and dozens of bodies.

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8 Things You Might Not Know About Andrew Johnson

Abraham Lincoln's successor—and the first United States president to be impeached—liked to tend to a family of mice.

Exposed to the Elements: A Strange 1920s Death on the Scottish Island of Iona

Over the course of a century, several theories have arisen to explain the true cause of Nora Emily Fornario's death.

The Surprising History of the Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich

In honor of National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day, we’re taking a look back at the somewhat surprising history of the sandwich.

Corsets are just the tip of the terrifying beauty iceberg.

6 Terrifying Beauty Practices from History

There are plenty of modern cosmetic practices that run the gamut from physically painful to medically risky. But most don’t hold a candle to the hazardous cosmetic techniques of yore.

11 Delightful Icelandic Words and Phrases

Hunting for new ways to express yourself that don't involve emojis? Look no further than these charming words and phrases hailing from the land of fire and ice.

The Nautical Roots of 11 Common Phrases

Even if you're a landlubber who has never set foot on a paddleboat, you most likely sprinkle your everyday conversation with nautical-inspired phrases. Here are some terms you can thank a sailor for.

25 Foreign Words With Hilarious Literal Meanings

Beware of "paper vampires" and "ghost breath."

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