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12 Historic Facts About Martin Luther King Jr.

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12 Historic Facts About Martin Luther King Jr.

Ida B. Wells Is Mattel’s Latest ‘Inspiring Women’ Barbie Doll

Ida B. Wells-Barnett in the newsroom.

Ida B. Wells Is Mattel’s Latest ‘Inspiring Women’ Barbie Doll

The Profound Effect Henry David Thoreau Had on Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King, Jr. addresses a meeting in Chicago, Illinois, on May 27, 1966.

The Profound Effect Henry David Thoreau Had on Martin Luther King Jr.

10 Tempestuous Writerly Romances

Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller had a turbulent marriage.

10 Tempestuous Writerly Romances

Why Do We Use ZIP Codes?

ZIP codes hold the answer to getting you your junk mail as quickly as possible.

11 Extinct Foods From History

Illustration of Ansault pear from "The Pears of New York".

11 Facts About Scurvy

Watercolor drawing of the leg of a patient, age 50, who had scurvy for 12 months' standing.

11 Life Lessons From Alexander Hamilton

The Founding Father has some sage advice.

Where Did the Term ‘Box Office’ Come From?

The box office at the Majestic Theatre in San Antonio, Texas.

The Unusual Origin Stories of Vaseline, Kleenex, and 7 Other Household Items

Whom should you thank for this flushable wonder?

10 Letters That Didn't Make the Alphabet

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Sky Fashion: Amelia Earhart's Clothing Line

Amelia Earhart was a major influence on modern fashion.

14 Fascinating Facts About Isaac Newton

Sir Isaac Newton.

What's the Difference Between White Cheese and Yellow Cheese?

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56 Delightful Victorian Slang Terms You Should Be Using

First comes flirting, next comes “doing the bear” (or, in modern words, “courting that involves hugging”).

The 100 Most Popular Baby Names From 100 Years Ago

"Why'd you name me Gertrude?"