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Their pasts were shrouded in mystery.

History is loaded with people who have disappeared without a trace; rarer are the ones who seem to have emerged from nowhere.

Meg Van Huygen


Mary Wollstonecraft.

Mary Wollstonecraft broke new ground in the battle for women’s rights with the publication of 'A Vindication of the Rights of Woman'—but there's far more to her legacy than just one book.

Jane Alexander








The RMS 'Titanic'

The 'Titanic' sinking became the most infamous shipwreck in history—but what really happened on that unusually calm night in the North Atlantic?

Kat Long




Simon Le Bon of Duran Duran rocks a mull—er, bi-level haircut.

Whether you lived through the ‘80s or merely have absorbed some details via 'Stranger Things,' take a look at some of the myths surrounding the "me decade."

Jake Rossen


There's more to these cute little amphibians than meets the eye.

Also known as Mexican walking fish, the axolotl is famous for its ability to regrow limbs and organs, but there's more to these aquatic salamanders than meets the eye.

Rebecca OConnell








Knott’s Berry Farm bills itself as “America’s First Theme Park.”

From its humble beginnings as a tiny berry farm to its current status as one of Southern California’s premier family theme parks, Knott’s Berry Farm has a rich history.

Tiffany Telles
There’s no denying how cute red pandas are.

Red pandas have always lived in the shadow of the other, more famous panda. But now it’s time to give them their due.

Austin Thompson