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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."

16 Jaw-Dropping Facts About Cirque du Soleil

The contemporary circus—which has performed for more than 180 million people in 450 cities—celebrates its 35th anniversary in July 2019.

11 Things Contact Lens Wearers Should Never Do

Admit it—you do some of these all the time.

11 Things You Might Not Know About Neil Armstrong

No matter where private or government space travel may take us in the future, Neil Armstrong will forever have a place as the first human to ever set foot on solid ground outside of our atmosphere.

11 Facts About Golda Meir

She discovered her knack for activism in the fourth grade.

19 Facts About the Franklin Expedition, the Real-Life Inspiration for The Terror

It remains one of the biggest mysteries in Arctic exploration.

12 Facts About Goblin Sharks

With their intricate jaws and ghostly complexions, these fish look like prehistoric monsters—or visitors from another planet.

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