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James Caleb Jackson, Inventor of Dry Breakfast Cereal
Meet the man you should thank for your morning meal (and snack, and occasional dinner).
HISTORY
Punk Rock Memorabilia Worth Millions To Be Burned For Sex Pistols Anniversary
Joe Corré, son of Sex Pistols manager Malcolm McLara and punk fashion designer Vivienne Westwood, has announced plans to burn his entire collection of punk memorabilia on November 26th, the 40th anniversary of the release of the Sex Pistols’ “Anarchy in t
A Lost H.P. Lovecraft Manuscript Was Recently Rediscovered
The work was commissioned by magician Harry Houdini.
10 Surprising Secrets From St. Louis History
Director John Carpenter once purchased one of the city's bridges for a dollar.
15 Sheer Facts About Socks, Stockings, and Hose
Post-war, there were nylon stocking riots.
Japan Is Hiring Full-Time Ninjas to Promote Tourism
Anyone over the age of 18 is welcome to apply.
Ship Believed to Be Part of Vasco da Gama's Fleet Discovered
The vessel is believed to be the 'Esmeralda,' which sank during a storm in 1503.
Hear an Interview With the Man Behind Officer Clemmons From Mister Rogers
The actor talks about how he "was not excited about being Officer Clemmons at all," and how all that changed.
Interactive Map Lets You Track American Newspaper Topics Over Time
This interactive map lets users track the evolution of keywords in American newspapers from 1836 to 1922.
When Walt Whitman Reviewed His Own Book
“An American bard at last!” he declared of himself in an anonymous review.
The Mystery of the Thoen Stone
In 1887, Louis and Ivan Thoen stumbled upon an object that throws the entire timeline of Black Hills gold discovery into question.
6 Practical Ways Romans Used Human Urine and Feces in Daily Life
The emperor Vespasian reportedly defended his tax on urine by saying "pecunia non olet"—money doesn’t stink.
7 Famous Death Masks That Had Lives of Their Own
Once a common type of memorial, death masks have been used in science, art, and beyond.
Is This the Coldest and Windiest Intersection in North America?
Neil Young sang so, so probably.
25 Things You Should Know About Vienna
14. Get your waltz on at one of the more than 450 balls taking place in the Austrian city annually.
Wild Ride: When President Eisenhower Stopped to Pick Up Hitchhikers
“I thought we’d give you a lift,” he told one surprised airman.
When You Needed a Prescription for Alcohol
Prohibition may have banned booze, but there was one way you could legally imbibe back then.
Show & Tell: Wanted Posters from 19th Century Nova Scotia
A scrapbook that gives us a snapshot of the way the international pursuit of criminals functioned during the Victorian era.
9 Things You Might Not Know About Uncle Sam
He might have been named for a meat packer.
Watch Conservationists Restore This 130-Year-Old Samurai Doll
A behind-the-scenes look at a delicate restoration of a rare 19th century artifact.
25 Things You Should Know About Reykjavik
17. There aren't any McDonald's restaurants in the country—but a six-year-old Mickey D's cheeseburger is kept, under glass, at a Reykjavik hostel.
Why Some People Thought the World Might End on March 10, 1982
On March 10, 1982, a certain facet of people were bracing for a series of global disasters—earthquakes, tidal waves, and violent storms—that they believed would be caused by an alignment of all nine planets.
11 Plucky Moments in the History of Eyebrow Grooming
They may not have been able to articulate it, but people have been trying to get their eyebrows on fleek for thousands of years.
13 Anger Management Tips From Ancient Philosophers
Avenger your father's murder ... but only if you can do it calmly.