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Wife Selling: The 19th Century Alternative To Divorce

Marriages are first and foremost an economic arrangement, and the 19th century practice of wife selling only bolsters that argument.

By Krissy Howard Jan 8, 2017

Wife Selling: The 19th Century Alternative To Divorce

Marriages are first and foremost an economic arrangement, and the 19th century practice of wife selling only bolsters that argument.

By Krissy Howard January 8, 2017

How Wojtek The Bear Became A World War II Hero

How an orphaned Syrian bear named Wojtek became a Polish army hero.

By Savannah Cox Jan 7, 2017

How Wojtek The Bear Became A World War II Hero

How an orphaned Syrian bear named Wojtek became a Polish army hero.

By Savannah Cox January 7, 2017

When Heroin Was “God’s Own Medicine”

We call it an epidemic today, but for centuries medical experts encouraged the use of heroin.

By Savannah Cox Jan 6, 2017

When Heroin Was “God’s Own Medicine”

We call it an epidemic today, but for centuries medical experts encouraged the use of heroin.

By Savannah Cox January 6, 2017

The Story Of Mary Toft, The Woman Who Gave Birth To Bunnies And Fooled All Of England

The idea that Mary Toft gave birth to rabbits is ridiculous. The fact that most of Britain believed her story is even more astounding.

By Savannah Cox Jan 5, 2017

The Story Of Mary Toft, The Woman Who Gave Birth To Bunnies And Fooled All Of England

The idea that Mary Toft gave birth to rabbits is ridiculous. The fact that most of Britain believed her story is even more astounding.

By Savannah Cox January 5, 2017

The Snowman’s Oddly Political History

Turns out the winter sculpture has served more than just aesthetic purposes.

By All That's Interesting Jan 5, 2017

The Snowman’s Oddly Political History

Turns out the winter sculpture has served more than just aesthetic purposes.

By All That's Interesting January 5, 2017

The Bath School Disaster, The Biggest School Massacre America Forgot

The United States hasn't seen a school massacre of this scale since — which makes it all the more surprising that most of us know nothing about it.

By John Kuroski Jan 4, 2017

The Bath School Disaster, The Biggest School Massacre America Forgot

The United States hasn't seen a school massacre of this scale since — which makes it all the more surprising that most of us know nothing about it.

By John Kuroski January 4, 2017

How Catherine The Great Shook Up Europe’s Male Power Structure — And Was Punished For It

It was sexism, not a horse -- as one infamous rumor goes -- that brought down the powerful Russian empress known as Catherine the Great.

By Savannah Cox Jan 2, 2017

How Catherine The Great Shook Up Europe’s Male Power Structure — And Was Punished For It

It was sexism, not a horse -- as one infamous rumor goes -- that brought down the powerful Russian empress known as Catherine the Great.

By Savannah Cox January 2, 2017

How Bunny Rabbits Took Over Australia — And What The Government Is Doing About It

Thanks to one bored 19th century hunter, Australia has a massive rabbit problem.

By All That's Interesting Dec 31, 2016

How Bunny Rabbits Took Over Australia — And What The Government Is Doing About It

Thanks to one bored 19th century hunter, Australia has a massive rabbit problem.

By All That's Interesting December 31, 2016

World War I Posters That Reveal The Roots Of Modern Propaganda

These World War 1 propaganda posters courtesy of the U.S. government provide a fascinating look at the America of a century ago in the midst of the Great War.

By John Kuroski Dec 26, 2016

World War I Posters That Reveal The Roots Of Modern Propaganda

These World War 1 propaganda posters courtesy of the U.S. government provide a fascinating look at the America of a century ago in the midst of the Great War.

By John Kuroski December 26, 2016