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The Long And Fascinating History Of The President’s Resolute Desk

The Resolute Desk was a peace offering gift from Queen Victoria, but that's just the tip of the iceberg.

By Katie Serena • Apr 11, 2018

The Long And Fascinating History Of The President’s Resolute Desk

The Resolute Desk was a peace offering gift from Queen Victoria, but that's just the tip of the iceberg.

By Katie Serena • April 11, 2018

Kailasa Temple, The Massive Temple Was Chiseled By Hand For More Than 20 Years

The Kailasa Temple was carved over dozens of years, under several rulers, out of a single piece of stone.

By William DeLong • Apr 2, 2018

Kailasa Temple, The Massive Temple Was Chiseled By Hand For More Than 20 Years

The Kailasa Temple was carved over dozens of years, under several rulers, out of a single piece of stone.

By William DeLong • April 2, 2018

North Korea’s Ryugyong Hotel – The “Hotel Of Doom”

The Ryugyong Hotel has been called "the worst building in the world" and the "Hotel of Doom."

By Katie Serena • Mar 28, 2018

North Korea’s Ryugyong Hotel – The “Hotel Of Doom”

The Ryugyong Hotel has been called "the worst building in the world" and the "Hotel of Doom."

By Katie Serena • March 28, 2018

The Wild Twists And Turns Of The Tacoma Narrows Bridge Collapse [VIDEO]

The Tacoma Narrows Bridge swung and swung until it couldn't swing anymore.

By Kara Goldfarb • Mar 28, 2018

The Wild Twists And Turns Of The Tacoma Narrows Bridge Collapse [VIDEO]

The Tacoma Narrows Bridge swung and swung until it couldn't swing anymore.

By Kara Goldfarb • March 28, 2018

Unlocking The Mysteries Of Ulfberht Swords, The All-Powerful Viking Swords

See the all-powerful Ulfberht swords and discover how their makers might have been able to build a blade so strong that it still baffles experts.

By Wyatt Redd • Feb 14, 2018

Unlocking The Mysteries Of Ulfberht Swords, The All-Powerful Viking Swords

See the all-powerful Ulfberht swords and discover how their makers might have been able to build a blade so strong that it still baffles experts.

By Wyatt Redd • February 14, 2018

Where Did The Google Name Come From?

The history of the Google name can be traced back to a typo, an incredibly large number, and a nine-year-old boy.

By Wyatt Redd • Jan 25, 2018

Where Did The Google Name Come From?

The history of the Google name can be traced back to a typo, an incredibly large number, and a nine-year-old boy.

By Wyatt Redd • January 25, 2018

The Legend Of The Real Sword In The Stone And The Person It Actually Belonged To

Along with the sword, you'll also find the mummified hands of a thief who once tried to steal the blade.

By All That's Interesting • Jan 3, 2018

The Legend Of The Real Sword In The Stone And The Person It Actually Belonged To

Along with the sword, you'll also find the mummified hands of a thief who once tried to steal the blade.

By All That's Interesting • January 3, 2018

The Story Of The Landkreuzer P. 1000 Ratte — Hitler’s 1,000 Ton Super Tank

The Landkreuzer P. 1000 Ratte would have been the largest, heaviest tank ever created.

By Gabe Paoletti • Dec 6, 2017

The Story Of The Landkreuzer P. 1000 Ratte — Hitler’s 1,000 Ton Super Tank

The Landkreuzer P. 1000 Ratte would have been the largest, heaviest tank ever created.

By Gabe Paoletti • December 6, 2017

25 Weird Inventions That Never Took Off

From baby cages to glowing tires to bicycle roller skates, these weird inventions of decades past simply never made a splash.

By Kellen Perry • Nov 27, 2017

25 Weird Inventions That Never Took Off

From baby cages to glowing tires to bicycle roller skates, these weird inventions of decades past simply never made a splash.

By Kellen Perry • November 27, 2017

This Lightbulb Was Switched On In 1901 — And It’s Still Going

At more than one million hours of use and counting, this bulb proves that they really don't make things like they used to.

By Gabe Paoletti • Sep 12, 2017

This Lightbulb Was Switched On In 1901 — And It’s Still Going

At more than one million hours of use and counting, this bulb proves that they really don't make things like they used to.

By Gabe Paoletti • September 12, 2017