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13 Fascinating Items From the History of Magic at the Conjuring Arts Library
Handcuffs owned by Houdini, mind-reading props, and a book about a man who claimed to vomit wine.
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13 Fascinating Items From the History of Magic at the Conjuring Arts Library
Handcuffs owned by Houdini, mind-reading props, and a book about a man who claimed to vomit wine.
Why Are Small, Fancy Hats Called Fascinators?
The name may seem like a perfect fit for the eye-catching accessory, but it used to describe a much different type of headgear.
40 Pieces of Etiquette Every Royal Wedding Guest Needs to Follow
Don't get drunk. But if you are going to toast the happy couple, at least know the correct way to hold your champagne glass.
How 8 Phoenix Neighborhoods Got Their Names
From water companies to Spanish fortresses to made-up Native American words.
The Lincoln Library May Have to Sell the President's Hat and Blood-Stained Gloves to Pay Off a Loan
The loan was used to purchase the same artifacts that are now being considered for auction.
The Ladies' Deposit: The 19th-Century Ponzi Scheme by Women, for Women
Sarah Howe's interest rates seemed too good to be true—because they were.
15 Fascinating Facts About Florence Nightingale
Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, left a revolutionary mark on sanitation, healthcare ... and pie charts.
New Museum Exhibition Shows Off Rare Handwritten Letters From History’s Most Famous Figures
A new museum exhibition features the handwritten notes of historical luminaries.
11 Surprising Facts About Irving Berlin
One of the most prolific—and generous—songwriters of all time was born on this day 130 years ago.
How Do British Royals Get Their Titles?
Even if you’re not a noble, earning one of their titles doesn't always require a royal wedding.
10 Pivotal Facts About the French and Indian War
If things had gone a bit differently in the French and Indian War, we’d all be speaking French right now.
Why No One Is Allowed to Move This Ladder Outside a Jerusalem Church
Moving it just a few feet could spark riots.
Engineers Have Figured Out How the Leaning Tower of Pisa Withstands Earthquakes
Four major earthquakes have hit Pisa since the tower was completed.
Michael Jackson's Moonwalk Turns 35
He might have made it famous, but Jackson was far from the first to perform what street dancers called the "back float."
The Pasta Sauce Hailed as the World's Best Is Surprisingly Easy to Make at Home
Toss your jars of pre-made pasta sauce and try out 'Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking' author Marcella Hazan's amazingly simple three-ingredient sauce.
What Makes #2 Pencils So Special?
... and your other burning, pencil-related questions answered.
Doctor Weighs In on What May Have Killed Saladin, the 12th-Century Muslim Military Leader
It wasn't battle that did him in.
40 Strange Wedding Gifts Given to Royals
In case you need a last-minute gift idea for someone in the royal family, here are a few things they've already received. Surely any royal couple needs 1000 pounds of cheese.
Why Jaipur’s King Painted His City Pink to Impress the Prince of Wales
A law makes it illegal to paint the buildings any other color.
Watch Mister Rogers Accept His Lifetime Achievement Emmy (and Get Ready to Cry at Work)
The television icon was the definition of humble.
Alan Turing's Last Published Paper From 1952 Inspired the Invention of a New Water Filter
The purifier, which makes saltwater drinkable, is said to work three times as fast as current filters on the market.
Were You Meant to Be an Astronaut? Try Passing NASA's Project Mercury Intelligence Test
Would you have been qualified to be an astronaut back in 1958?
AI Is Decoding the Vatican Secret Archives, One Pen Stroke at a Time
Most of the massive collection is impossible to search.