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15 Things You Didn't Know Leonardo da Vinci Influenced

Leonardo da Vinci wore many hats—painter, mathematician, inventor, and paleontologist were just some of the titles that might describe him.

New Documentary Will Tell the Story of Carl Von Cosel, Mad Scientist, Hopeless Romantic, and Corpse Reanimator

Morbid Anatomy Museum filmmaker-in-residence Ronni Thomas will explore the bizarre story of Carl Von Cosel in the upcoming documentary 'No Place For The Living.'

20 Awesome Facts About the Golden Gate Bridge

On May 27, 1937, San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge opened to the public. Here are a few things you might not have known about the oft-photographed structure.

Loch Ness Monster* Found in Legendary Scottish Lake (*Not the Actual One)

The prop was used in the 1970 movie 'The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes.'

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Historic House in Washington, D.C. Named a National Women's Rights Memorial

The brick building on 144 Constitution Avenue once served as headquarters to the National Woman’s Party.

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8 Fascinating Facts About Butch Cassidy

The infamous outlaw would have turned 151 years old today.

Hemingway's Alternate Endings to 'A Farewell to Arms' Are Now on Display

Eight of the 47 alternate endings can be viewed at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library in Boston.

Why Pharaohs Were Made To Run Around Their Palaces Every 3 Years

Woe betide anyone who didn’t complete the course.

25 Things You Should Know About Vancouver

Read on for more about the home of Dude Chilling Park, the 1986 World's Fair, and … the California Roll.

12 Excellent Lyrical Annotations from Hamilton: The Revolution

Lin-Manuel Miranda explains how 'Hamilton' changed over time.

A Lost 1917 Image Shows the Earliest Evidence of Exoplanets

It was found in an observatory basement.

7 Things Introduced at World's Fairs

Where would the Ferris Wheel, Cherry Coke, and IMAX be without them?

25 Things You Should Know About Albuquerque

There's much more to this city in the desert than a certain fallen chemistry teacher.

Psychiana: Idaho's Mail Order Religion

The ad Frank B. Robinson placed in Psychology magazine claimed he could teach people how to “literally and actually” speak to God.

25 Things You Should Know About Tampa

Impress the locals on your next visit to Florida with these 25 facts about the Big Guava.

25 Things You Should Know About Miami

Despite what Will Smith would have you believe, there's more to Miami than just nightclubs and beaches.

25 Things You Should Know About Providence

The smallest state's biggest city has a colorful history (and a lot of doughnuts).

25 Things You Should Know About Berlin

2. There's a reason it's nicknamed "The Venice of the North"—it has more than twice the number of bridges the Italian city does.

Red Deer May Have Travelled to the Scottish Isles on Boats 5000 Years Ago

Neolithic humans may have transported the red deer from central Europe, which would make them far better seafarers than previously believed.

Show & Tell: A Needlepoint Map Sampler

In the 19th century, people increasingly expected upper-class young women to combine domestic prowess with knowledge of the wider world.

Rare Copy of Shakespeare's First Folio Discovered in Scottish House

Previous copies have sold for close to $5 million.

When Rand Met McNally

Yes, those are two separate people.

Napoleon's Belongings From His Time in Exile Are Now on Display in Paris

History buffs can see the military general's famous "bicorne" hat and a slew of other items at France's national army museum.

25 Things You Should Know About Little Rock

14. It's where the country's hardworking Billy Basses go to retire.

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