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25 Magnificent Facts About Maine
Blanketed in forests, and bordered on one side by thousands of miles of coastline, Maine is full of wonders both natural and human-made.
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The Origins of 15 Holiday Foods and Drinks
From cranberry sauce to corned beef and cabbage, here's how we got 15 (sometimes polarizing) classics.
7 Foods That Have Led to War
Whether the cause of conflict was threats to a nation’s entire grain supply or the loss of a lone pig, these foods all ended up smack in the middle of war.
7 Tips for Spotting Samuel Johnson (On the Very Off-Chance He’s Still Alive)
Johnson supposedly died at the ripe old age of 75. But what if he didn’t?
Tarot Mythology: The Surprising Origins of the World's Most Misunderstood Cards
The meaning of divination cards has changed over time, shaped by each era’s culture and the needs of individual users.
When a Plane Hit the Empire State Building
It was simply an accident, the terrible result of a confused pilot flying into New York City on a foggy day.
The Daredevil Gal Pals Who Conquered the Sky
Matilde Moisant and Harriet Quimby were by all outward appearances proper Edwardian ladies, but looks can be deceiving.
This Cigarette Pack Spy Camera Was Developed for the U.S. Army
James Bond wasn't the only spy with cool gadgets in the 20th century.
After the Civil War, Some Southerners Went Farther South—to Brazil
When the Civil War ended in 1865, many Confederate supporters decided that the South was no longer hospitable.
25 Fascinating Facts About Louisiana
From funeral parades to breakfast beignets, life in Louisiana is all about celebrating the good times.
Archaeologists Say They've Found Jerusalem's Ancient Fortress of Acra
The elusive structure was found underneath a parking lot.
60 Years Ago Today, Rosa Parks Refused to Move to the Back of the Bus
Sixty years ago today, Parks was arrested in Montgomery, Alabama, for violating chapter 6, section 11 of the Montgomery County Code.
Hitler’s Plan to Kill Roosevelt, Stalin, and Churchill—at the Same Time
But for loose lips and a little bit of luck, a terrible parallel history might have become reality.
25 Things You Should Know About Memphis
6. Mark Twain once called Memphis the "Good Samaritan City of the Mississippi."
Edith Clifford, the Early 20th Century's Most Amazing Female Sword Swallower
She was a rock star of the late Victorian circus, but gave it all up to run a grocery store.
When Office Christmas Parties Were Totally Insane
Spiking the punch bowl with LSD just isn't a thing anymore.
How Einstein Influenced the Look of Yoda
Just another one of Einstein's gifts to humanity...
Read Historic Fairy Tales from 19th Century Ukraine
Including stories like “The Ungrateful Children and the Old Father Who Went to School Again.”
The History and Science Behind Expandable Water Toys (a.k.a. Grow Monsters)
The superabsorbent polymers inside them were originally invented to help soil conserve water.
25 Fine Facts About Kentucky
13. You can thank Patty Hill, a resident of the Bluegrass State, the next time you launch into "Happy Birthday."
The Real-Life Criminal Who Inspired Charles Dickens
In the case of Ikey Solomon, the real life tale trumps fiction.
Were Medieval Books Written on Uteruses?
Researchers found a clever way to test centuries-old manuscripts without damaging them: eraser crumbs.
Enos the Chimp, First Chimp in Orbit, 54 Years Ago Today
The story of Enos, second "space chimp," who launched 54 years ago today.
The Largest Small-Scale Model Ever Built Once Protected the Nation From Floods
This model of the Mississippi River Basin was a feat of midcentury engineering. Now it's open to the public.