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6 Historic Catastrophes Caused By Seemingly Small Mistakes

From Columbus's voyage to the spark that ignited World War I, these tiny lapses in judgment led to some of history's greatest disasters.

By All That's Interesting • Oct 24, 2017

6 Historic Catastrophes Caused By Seemingly Small Mistakes

From Columbus's voyage to the spark that ignited World War I, these tiny lapses in judgment led to some of history's greatest disasters.

By All That's Interesting • October 24, 2017

The Unsolved Mystery Of The Cleveland Torso Murderer

In four years, the Cleveland Torso Murderer killed, dismembered and castrated 12 different victims, and was never identified.

By Katie Serena • Oct 24, 2017

The Unsolved Mystery Of The Cleveland Torso Murderer

In four years, the Cleveland Torso Murderer killed, dismembered and castrated 12 different victims, and was never identified.

By Katie Serena • October 24, 2017

55 Interesting History Facts You Won’t Learn Anywhere Else

These interesting facts about history were never taught to you by your teachers — and they probably never even knew.

By John Kuroski • Oct 23, 2017

55 Interesting History Facts You Won’t Learn Anywhere Else

These interesting facts about history were never taught to you by your teachers — and they probably never even knew.

By John Kuroski • October 23, 2017

See The Moment One Brave Man Stormed A Big Nazi Rally In New York [VIDEO]

The 1939 Nazi rally at Madison Square Garden was attended by 20,000 people.

By Katie Serena • Oct 20, 2017

See The Moment One Brave Man Stormed A Big Nazi Rally In New York [VIDEO]

The 1939 Nazi rally at Madison Square Garden was attended by 20,000 people.

By Katie Serena • October 20, 2017

55 Vintage Photos Of Your Parents Being Cooler Than You Will Ever Be

Our parents used up all the cool and left us with none, as evidenced by these ridiculously cool vintage photos.

By Erin Kelly • Oct 19, 2017

55 Vintage Photos Of Your Parents Being Cooler Than You Will Ever Be

Our parents used up all the cool and left us with none, as evidenced by these ridiculously cool vintage photos.

By Erin Kelly • October 19, 2017

The WWII Dentist Who Killed 98 Japanese Soldiers Before Being Shot 76 Times

Saloman was initially rejected for the Medal of Honor because medical professionals aren't supposed to bear arms against the enemy.

By Katie Serena • Oct 18, 2017

The WWII Dentist Who Killed 98 Japanese Soldiers Before Being Shot 76 Times

Saloman was initially rejected for the Medal of Honor because medical professionals aren't supposed to bear arms against the enemy.

By Katie Serena • October 18, 2017

3 Notorious Cases Of Trusted Media Outlets Spreading Fake News

There's a reason that polls consistently show Americans' surging distrust in the news media.

By Richard Stockton • Oct 16, 2017

3 Notorious Cases Of Trusted Media Outlets Spreading Fake News

There's a reason that polls consistently show Americans' surging distrust in the news media.

By Richard Stockton • October 16, 2017

Life Inside The H.L. Hunley, The Civil War’s Most Dangerous Submarine

How the H.L. Hunley, history's first combat sub, changed warfare forever — then vanished for over a century.

By Katie Serena • Oct 12, 2017

Life Inside The H.L. Hunley, The Civil War’s Most Dangerous Submarine

How the H.L. Hunley, history's first combat sub, changed warfare forever — then vanished for over a century.

By Katie Serena • October 12, 2017

The Faces Of America: 16 Stunning Colorized Portraits Of Ellis Island Immigrants

See portraits of early 20th century immigrants that came through Ellis Island reimagined in full color.

By Erin Kelly • Oct 11, 2017

The Faces Of America: 16 Stunning Colorized Portraits Of Ellis Island Immigrants

See portraits of early 20th century immigrants that came through Ellis Island reimagined in full color.

By Erin Kelly • October 11, 2017

27 Bizarre Vintage Photos From The Annals Of New York City History

These are the little-known yet unforgettable moments that make up New York City history's weird side.

By Gabe Paoletti • Oct 10, 2017

27 Bizarre Vintage Photos From The Annals Of New York City History

These are the little-known yet unforgettable moments that make up New York City history's weird side.

By Gabe Paoletti • October 10, 2017

WWII Nazi POW Returns To American Prison Camp To Say ‘Thank You’

“No guard called us nasty names. I had a better life as a prisoner than my mother and sister back home in Germany,” said the former POW.

By Gabe Paoletti • Oct 10, 2017

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WWII Nazi POW Returns To American Prison Camp To Say ‘Thank You’

“No guard called us nasty names. I had a better life as a prisoner than my mother and sister back home in Germany,” said the former POW.

By Gabe Paoletti • October 10, 2017

21 Candid Photos Of U.S. Presidents Caught With Their Guard Down

Wonderfully weird photos of presidents who may not have realized there were cameras around.

By Gabe Paoletti • Oct 9, 2017

21 Candid Photos Of U.S. Presidents Caught With Their Guard Down

Wonderfully weird photos of presidents who may not have realized there were cameras around.

By Gabe Paoletti • October 9, 2017