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When World War II Rationing Created a Black Market for Meat

Beef was in short supply during World War II.

When World War II Rationing Created a Black Market for Meat

6 Misconceptions About Famous Books and Authors

No, William Shakespeare probably wasn't secretly the Earl of Oxford.

6 Misconceptions About Famous Books and Authors

The Myth of How Al Capone Gave Us the Term ‘Money Laundering’

Al Capone got the scars that gave him his Scarface moniker in a barroom brawl.

The Myth of How Al Capone Gave Us the Term ‘Money Laundering’

11 LGBTQ Pioneers You Should Know

Edith Windsor leaving the Supreme Court after hearings in 2013.

11 LGBTQ Pioneers You Should Know

Watch Titanic Survivors Tell Their Stories in This Rare Video

Illustration of survivors witnessing the sinking of Titanic.

6 Terrifying Beauty Practices from History

Corsets are just the tip of the terrifying beauty iceberg.

7 Historical Cases of Cannibalism

An illustration from the September 17, 1899 issue of Le Petit Journal depicting the events on the Medusa raft.

Meet Opal Lee—the 94-Year-Old Activist Known as the 'Grandmother of Juneteenth'

People walk by the National Museum of African American History and Culture during a 2020 Juneteenth march in Washington, D.C.

12 Surprising Facts About Father's Day

In the United States, the third Sunday in June is all about dads.

8 Pieces of Timeless (and Terrible) Advice From the Middle Ages

If you're planning to bust a move at the ball, make sure to hold in your farts!

History of the World, Part 1 Turns 40, and It's Still Good to Be Mel Brooks

Mel Brooks in 1982 in Paris for the premiere of History of the World, Part 1.

Why Was June Chosen As LGBTQ Pride Month?

You know when it is—here's why.

Where Did the Term Up to Snuff Originate?

A modern-day tin of snuff.

10 Pre-Sunscreen Methods for Dealing with the Sun

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11 Fast Facts About Amtrak

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How Marcus Garvey Bean Salad Became a Traditional Juneteenth Dish

Marcus Garvey.