The Night Witches

The “Night Witches” were some of the most daring soldiers in WWII—but there’s a heartbreaking reason you may not have heard about them.
December 16, 2024 Jillian Kent

Things Invented In WWI

Pilates might be one of the most popular fitness routines in the world, but more people need to know about its heartbreaking origins in WWI.
December 9, 2024 Mark Schilling

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Chalk Is Made Of Millions Of Skeletons

A rock is a rock is a rock. But what about when that rock is chalk? Is chalk rock a rock? Let’s talk.
December 9, 2024 Jamie Hayes
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The Strange History Of Myers-Briggs And The Women Behind It

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator has been fascinating people for nearly a century, but the story of this iconic test is stranger than people realize.
December 8, 2024 Samantha Henman
Gloria Vanderbilt In 1935

The Unforgettable Custody Battle For Gloria Vanderbilt

In 1934, Gloria Vanderbilt was at the center of an infamous child custody battle—but throughout the proceedings, she kept the most devastating secret.
December 6, 2024 Sarah Ng
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These Primitive Rock Carvings Suggest Humans Did Coexist With Dinosaurs

Can these prehistoric drawings on ancient Utah rocks prove human-dinosaur coexistence?
December 2, 2024 Jamie Hayes
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8 Harmless Things With Chilling Origin Stories

There are parts of our everyday life that we don't question. However, everything has a history, and some origin stories are darker than others.
December 2, 2024 Sarah Ng

Timeline: The First 10 Days Of WWII

The Second World War officially began on September 1st, 1939 with Germany's invasion of Poland. Six years later it officially ended. A lot happened in those six years. But a lot happened in those first 10 days as well. Including...
November 29, 2024 Jesse Singer