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Caroline Schermerhorn Astor ruled New York City in the Gilded Age.

For more than a century, the Astors were the richest family in America, and their shrewd marriages linked them to some of the most politically powerful families.

Samantha Arrowsmith




7-Eleven convenience store signage in downtown Toronto.

Before you head out for a Slurpee, read up on the world's most popular convenience store.

Rob Lammle


Norma McCorvey and lawyer Gloria Allred attend a rally outside the U.S. Supreme Court Building in 1989.

The woman known as "Jane Roe" left an enormous mark on the nation’s political landscape—one that’s still at the fore a half-century later.

Kristin Hunt
















There are thousands of years of history in your favorite chocolate bar.

Find out how this sweet treat has influenced our culture and became a favorite of some of history's most notable figures.

Kate Erbland