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Six Of The Worst Fathers In History

Not all father figures conjure images of Ward Cleaver and Atticus Finch. But no matter what daddy issues you might have, be thankful you don't have to call these men "dad."

By Elisabeth Sherman Jun 18, 2016

Six Of The Worst Fathers In History

Not all father figures conjure images of Ward Cleaver and Atticus Finch. But no matter what daddy issues you might have, be thankful you don't have to call these men "dad."

By Elisabeth Sherman June 18, 2016
Flag Brazil
Flag Brazil

14 Places That Probably Stole America’s Flag — And The One America Stole From

Betsy Ross didn’t design the American flag. Neither did George Washington, Ben Franklin, or anyone else you’ve ever heard of (unless you’ve heard of Francis Hopkinson). Nor was the flag’s design handed down by the gods to some mythical steward in a moment of dramatic inspiration. It was instead crafted...

By All That's Interesting Jun 14, 2016

14 Places That Probably Stole America’s Flag — And The One America Stole From

Betsy Ross didn’t design the American flag. Neither did George Washington, Ben Franklin, or anyone else you’ve ever heard of (unless you’ve heard of Francis Hopkinson). Nor was the flag’s design handed down by the gods to some mythical steward in a moment of dramatic inspiration. It was instead crafted...

By All That's Interesting June 14, 2016
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2016 05 26

3 Famous People You Never Knew Had Agoraphobia

Agoraphobia keeps its victims anxious and often alone. But a fear of public spaces doesn’t necessarily mean agoraphobes won’t make an impact on public life. Mental illness does not discriminate. No matter your achievements or upbringing, the course of your life can be forever changed by “abnormal” amounts of chemicals...

By All That's Interesting Jun 9, 2016

3 Famous People You Never Knew Had Agoraphobia

Agoraphobia keeps its victims anxious and often alone. But a fear of public spaces doesn’t necessarily mean agoraphobes won’t make an impact on public life. Mental illness does not discriminate. No matter your achievements or upbringing, the course of your life can be forever changed by “abnormal” amounts of chemicals...

By All That's Interesting June 9, 2016
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A Mormon Family Is Silhouetted Against The Sky As

The Ins And Outs Of Polygamy And The Mormon Church

Mormonism’s relationship with polygamy is hard to shake — so just how did it all start, and why? As the United States teetered on the brink of civil war in 1856, the Republican Party panicked. At that year’s presidential convention, discussion centered largely on slavery and the crisis that would...

By Savannah Cox Jun 1, 2016

The Ins And Outs Of Polygamy And The Mormon Church

Mormonism’s relationship with polygamy is hard to shake — so just how did it all start, and why? As the United States teetered on the brink of civil war in 1856, the Republican Party panicked. At that year’s presidential convention, discussion centered largely on slavery and the crisis that would...

By Savannah Cox June 1, 2016
TMNJ
TMNJ

How The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Were Born

Today, the shelled ninja masters are all but household names — so just how exactly were they “born”? HAD IT NOT BEEN FOR A STUPID JOKE between friends, your beloved cast of mask-donning, nunchuck-wielding turtles may never have existed.

By Savannah Cox May 30, 2016

How The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Were Born

Today, the shelled ninja masters are all but household names — so just how exactly were they “born”? HAD IT NOT BEEN FOR A STUPID JOKE between friends, your beloved cast of mask-donning, nunchuck-wielding turtles may never have existed.

By Savannah Cox May 30, 2016
NYC subway
NYC subway

The 5 Scariest Diseases Scientists Found On The NYC Subway

The NYC subway: A series of infamously crowded, noisy, filthy underground tunnels that transport about 5.7 million people every weekday — and, apparently, disease. Last year, a team of researchers and volunteers at Weill Cornell Medicine swabbed benches, poles, and seats in all 466 open NYC subway stations on their...

By Elisabeth Sherman May 30, 2016

The 5 Scariest Diseases Scientists Found On The NYC Subway

The NYC subway: A series of infamously crowded, noisy, filthy underground tunnels that transport about 5.7 million people every weekday — and, apparently, disease. Last year, a team of researchers and volunteers at Weill Cornell Medicine swabbed benches, poles, and seats in all 466 open NYC subway stations on their...

By Elisabeth Sherman May 30, 2016
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