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21 Arthur Conan Doyle Facts That Steal Sherlock’s Spotlight

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is the author responsible for one of the most popular fictional characters in history: Sherlock Holmes. Despite being over 130 years old, Holmes has stood the test of time and is still one of pop culture’s most prevalent characters today. But it’s because of this massive...

By Erin Kelly • Feb 26, 2015

21 Arthur Conan Doyle Facts That Steal Sherlock’s Spotlight

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is the author responsible for one of the most popular fictional characters in history: Sherlock Holmes. Despite being over 130 years old, Holmes has stood the test of time and is still one of pop culture’s most prevalent characters today. But it’s because of this massive...

By Erin Kelly • February 26, 2015

Six Black Leaders In History You Don’t Know About, But Should

Before Black History Month is over, take some time to learn about these relatively unknown black leaders throughout American history.

By Erin Kelly • Feb 25, 2015

Six Black Leaders In History You Don’t Know About, But Should

Before Black History Month is over, take some time to learn about these relatively unknown black leaders throughout American history.

By Erin Kelly • February 25, 2015

Barbara Walters Reminds Us Why We Should Still Have Faith In Journalism

Journalism is seeing some dark days-which means that a look back on Barbara Walters' career is even more nostalgic.

By Abby Norman • Feb 24, 2015

Barbara Walters Reminds Us Why We Should Still Have Faith In Journalism

Journalism is seeing some dark days-which means that a look back on Barbara Walters' career is even more nostalgic.

By Abby Norman • February 24, 2015

Gonzo Art: The Super Surreal Art Of Ralph Steadman

Creative energy is really harnessed when shared. Such is the case with legendary journalist Hunter S. Thompson and the art of Ralph Steadman.

By Erin Kelly • Feb 23, 2015

Gonzo Art: The Super Surreal Art Of Ralph Steadman

Creative energy is really harnessed when shared. Such is the case with legendary journalist Hunter S. Thompson and the art of Ralph Steadman.

By Erin Kelly • February 23, 2015

Better Know A Pope: Benedict IX

So, New Pope has been irritating a lot of people lately. Conservative Catholics seem to be rather—ahem—cross with him over his support of progressive economic policies, while more liberal Catholics feel betrayed because he hasn’t come right out and started ordaining married lesbians as priests, or at least he hasn’t...

By Richard Stockton • Feb 20, 2015

Better Know A Pope: Benedict IX

So, New Pope has been irritating a lot of people lately. Conservative Catholics seem to be rather—ahem—cross with him over his support of progressive economic policies, while more liberal Catholics feel betrayed because he hasn’t come right out and started ordaining married lesbians as priests, or at least he hasn’t...

By Richard Stockton • February 20, 2015

10 Historical Quotes That We Always Get Wrong

History often gets condensed to bite-sized pieces. In fact, some of history’s most significant people and events are often remembered through a snappy one-liner. The problem is that, even when reduced to a quick little aphorism, we don’t always get the quotes quite right. After being repeated thousands of times...

By All That's Interesting • Feb 17, 2015

10 Historical Quotes That We Always Get Wrong

History often gets condensed to bite-sized pieces. In fact, some of history’s most significant people and events are often remembered through a snappy one-liner. The problem is that, even when reduced to a quick little aphorism, we don’t always get the quotes quite right. After being repeated thousands of times...

By All That's Interesting • February 17, 2015

Love Kills: Valentine’s Day Murders

Lord Tennyson said it was better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all, but he probably wasn’t referring to these horrific Valentine’s Day murders. Some of these crimes remain unsolved and others have been closed by authorities. All are a grim reminder that not everyone...

By Susan Sims • Feb 14, 2015

Love Kills: Valentine’s Day Murders

Lord Tennyson said it was better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all, but he probably wasn’t referring to these horrific Valentine’s Day murders. Some of these crimes remain unsolved and others have been closed by authorities. All are a grim reminder that not everyone...

By Susan Sims • February 14, 2015

What’s For Lunch At Schools Around The World?

You'll be amazed at what some countries are feeding their children for lunch.

By Chris Altman • Feb 12, 2015

What’s For Lunch At Schools Around The World?

You'll be amazed at what some countries are feeding their children for lunch.

By Chris Altman • February 12, 2015

10 American History Myths You Probably Believe

Despite its brevity, US history has provided us with numerous colorful characters and significant events to examine. From quirky inventors to red-blooded patriots, the annals of this country’s history are filled with wondrous tales and exploits of those before us. And, of course, more than a few myths have snuck...

By Katie Serena • Feb 11, 2015

10 American History Myths You Probably Believe

Despite its brevity, US history has provided us with numerous colorful characters and significant events to examine. From quirky inventors to red-blooded patriots, the annals of this country’s history are filled with wondrous tales and exploits of those before us. And, of course, more than a few myths have snuck...

By Katie Serena • February 11, 2015

10 Terrifying Urban Legends From Tinsel Town

A world filled with so many larger-than-life people and events is bound to generate a lot of myths. And some of them can be quite disturbing.

By All That's Interesting • Feb 9, 2015

10 Terrifying Urban Legends From Tinsel Town

A world filled with so many larger-than-life people and events is bound to generate a lot of myths. And some of them can be quite disturbing.

By All That's Interesting • February 9, 2015