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The Intriguing History Of The American Penny

To commemorate Lucky Penny Day, we uncover the lengthy (yet intriguing) history of the American penny, which was first created in 1787.

By Kiri Picone • May 23, 2014

The Intriguing History Of The American Penny

To commemorate Lucky Penny Day, we uncover the lengthy (yet intriguing) history of the American penny, which was first created in 1787.

By Kiri Picone • May 23, 2014

George Henry Thomas, The Civil War’s Forgotten Hero

Despite his many Union victories in the American Civil War, George Henry Thomas is hardly a household name.

By Savannah Cox • May 17, 2014

George Henry Thomas, The Civil War’s Forgotten Hero

Despite his many Union victories in the American Civil War, George Henry Thomas is hardly a household name.

By Savannah Cox • May 17, 2014

10 Interesting Things You Didn’t Know About American History

George Washington was the first President of the liberty-loving nation, and The Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776. Both of these comprise rather well-known events throughout the course of American history. But there’s a wealth of hidden history nuggets that you might not know about. Here are ten of...

By Savannah Cox • May 9, 2014

10 Interesting Things You Didn’t Know About American History

George Washington was the first President of the liberty-loving nation, and The Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776. Both of these comprise rather well-known events throughout the course of American history. But there’s a wealth of hidden history nuggets that you might not know about. Here are ten of...

By Savannah Cox • May 9, 2014

The 4 Craziest Conspiracies That Were Totally True

Usually conspiracy theories are fodder for mocking, but these four true conspiracies will make you question your own world.

By Richard Stockton • Mar 10, 2014

The 4 Craziest Conspiracies That Were Totally True

Usually conspiracy theories are fodder for mocking, but these four true conspiracies will make you question your own world.

By Richard Stockton • March 10, 2014

Five Incredibly Influential Former Slaves

Much has been said and written about Steve McQueen’s “12 Years a Slave,” the film adaption of an 1853 autobiography by Solomon Northup, a free black man who was kidnapped in Washington, D.C. and sold into slavery in 1841. A realistic depiction of the brutality of slavery, the film has...

By All That's Interesting • Dec 24, 2013

Five Incredibly Influential Former Slaves

Much has been said and written about Steve McQueen’s “12 Years a Slave,” the film adaption of an 1853 autobiography by Solomon Northup, a free black man who was kidnapped in Washington, D.C. and sold into slavery in 1841. A realistic depiction of the brutality of slavery, the film has...

By All That's Interesting • December 24, 2013

33 Pieces Of Ridiculous Anti-Marijuana Propaganda From The 20th Century

One man's 1930 anti-marijuana propaganda campaign started a panic that would last for decades — and still isn't over.

By Savannah Cox • Oct 16, 2013

33 Pieces Of Ridiculous Anti-Marijuana Propaganda From The 20th Century

One man's 1930 anti-marijuana propaganda campaign started a panic that would last for decades — and still isn't over.

By Savannah Cox • October 16, 2013

Jimi Hendrix’s Legendary Performance At Woodstock 1969

Often deemed the music performance that defined the 1960s, music expert and Jimi Hendrix scholar Joel Brattin has picked up on some of the most interesting elements of Hendrix’s iconic performances that you may not have otherwise known: 1. Hendrix performed with a temporary band. The Jimi Hendrix Experience, with...

By Savannah Cox • Oct 15, 2013

Jimi Hendrix’s Legendary Performance At Woodstock 1969

Often deemed the music performance that defined the 1960s, music expert and Jimi Hendrix scholar Joel Brattin has picked up on some of the most interesting elements of Hendrix’s iconic performances that you may not have otherwise known: 1. Hendrix performed with a temporary band. The Jimi Hendrix Experience, with...

By Savannah Cox • October 15, 2013

42 Staggering Photos Of Abandoned Detroit Buildings

The Motor City has officially run out of gas. And as evidenced by these photos, it was not just industry that abandoned Detroit; it was its livelihood.

By Savannah Cox • Sep 20, 2013

42 Staggering Photos Of Abandoned Detroit Buildings

The Motor City has officially run out of gas. And as evidenced by these photos, it was not just industry that abandoned Detroit; it was its livelihood.

By Savannah Cox • September 20, 2013

Amazing Photographs Of The Summer Of 1969 In New York

While the social changes of the 1960s are often associated with California, New York was undergoing its own change.

By Alexander Baldwin • Jul 30, 2013

Amazing Photographs Of The Summer Of 1969 In New York

While the social changes of the 1960s are often associated with California, New York was undergoing its own change.

By Alexander Baldwin • July 30, 2013

The History Of America’s Defunct Baseball Teams

Defunct Baseball Teams No. 1: Providence Grays When baseball was first organized in the late 19th century, the majority of its fans lived in the northeast region of the country. At one point, there were five teams in southern New England, and another five in New York state. But before...

By All That's Interesting • Jul 16, 2013

The History Of America’s Defunct Baseball Teams

Defunct Baseball Teams No. 1: Providence Grays When baseball was first organized in the late 19th century, the majority of its fans lived in the northeast region of the country. At one point, there were five teams in southern New England, and another five in New York state. But before...

By All That's Interesting • July 16, 2013

7 American Folk Heroes The History Books Shouldn’t Have Left Out

Whether standing up for their rights or jumping off Niagara Falls in a barrel, these folk heroes lived their lives to the fullest.

By Alexander Baldwin • Apr 10, 2013

7 American Folk Heroes The History Books Shouldn’t Have Left Out

Whether standing up for their rights or jumping off Niagara Falls in a barrel, these folk heroes lived their lives to the fullest.

By Alexander Baldwin • April 10, 2013

A Brief History Of The Hippies, The 1960s Movement That Changed America

An intriguing look inside the hippie movement, the 1960s counterculture that brought peace, drugs, and free love across the United States.

By Savannah Cox • Apr 4, 2013

A Brief History Of The Hippies, The 1960s Movement That Changed America

An intriguing look inside the hippie movement, the 1960s counterculture that brought peace, drugs, and free love across the United States.

By Savannah Cox • April 4, 2013