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The Strange, Surprising History Of The Vibrator

In the U.S. alone, the vibrator is a billion dollar industry. But how long have they really been around, and who invented them?

By Abby Norman • Jan 26, 2016

The Strange, Surprising History Of The Vibrator

In the U.S. alone, the vibrator is a billion dollar industry. But how long have they really been around, and who invented them?

By Abby Norman • January 26, 2016

5 Countries You May Not Know Declared War On The U.S.

Occasionally, the United States is on the receiving end of declarations of war. Here are some examples you may have missed in history class. When we think of the nations that despise the U.S. so much that they’d actually declare war on it, Thailand is not necessarily the first to...

By Abby Norman • Jan 25, 2016

5 Countries You May Not Know Declared War On The U.S.

Occasionally, the United States is on the receiving end of declarations of war. Here are some examples you may have missed in history class. When we think of the nations that despise the U.S. so much that they’d actually declare war on it, Thailand is not necessarily the first to...

By Abby Norman • January 25, 2016

Inside Urueña, The Spanish Town That Is Home To More Books Than People

In 2007, the small town of Urueña in northwest Spain decided to become a Villa del Libro, or a town of books. This is what it looks like.

By John Schellhase • Jan 11, 2016

Inside Urueña, The Spanish Town That Is Home To More Books Than People

In 2007, the small town of Urueña in northwest Spain decided to become a Villa del Libro, or a town of books. This is what it looks like.

By John Schellhase • January 11, 2016

Inside Hallgrímskirkja, Iceland’s Absolutely Bizarre Church

Hallgrímskirkja church is weird, rugged and totally Iceland.

By John Schellhase • Dec 11, 2015

Inside Hallgrímskirkja, Iceland’s Absolutely Bizarre Church

Hallgrímskirkja church is weird, rugged and totally Iceland.

By John Schellhase • December 11, 2015

This Is What Spain’s “Versailles”, La Granja De San Ildefonso, Looks Like In Fall

La Granja de San Ildefonso, the 18th century royal palace is always stunning, but takes on a chilly, sparse beauty as temperatures drop.

By Teresa Cantero • Nov 5, 2015

This Is What Spain’s “Versailles”, La Granja De San Ildefonso, Looks Like In Fall

La Granja de San Ildefonso, the 18th century royal palace is always stunning, but takes on a chilly, sparse beauty as temperatures drop.

By Teresa Cantero • November 5, 2015

Meet Vít Jedlička, The President Of Liberland, A Tea Party Paradise In Eastern Europe

The 2.7 square mile country called Liberland was just founded and its ruler is modeling his politics on the Tea Party movement.

By Teresa Cantero • Nov 4, 2015

Meet Vít Jedlička, The President Of Liberland, A Tea Party Paradise In Eastern Europe

The 2.7 square mile country called Liberland was just founded and its ruler is modeling his politics on the Tea Party movement.

By Teresa Cantero • November 4, 2015

9 Creepy Destinations You Can Visit Across Europe

The so-called Old Continent could just as easily be called the "Creepy Continent." After you check out these spots, you'll understand why.

By John Schellhase • Oct 28, 2015

9 Creepy Destinations You Can Visit Across Europe

The so-called Old Continent could just as easily be called the "Creepy Continent." After you check out these spots, you'll understand why.

By John Schellhase • October 28, 2015

Here’s What You Need To Know About Oktoberfest

As temperatures begin to cool and daylight hours start to dwindle, there is little better way to send summer off than by sipping a cold beer with family and friends. But what if we told you that what we recognize as Oktoberfest, the German festival which does just that and...

By Erin Kelly • Sep 22, 2015

Here’s What You Need To Know About Oktoberfest

As temperatures begin to cool and daylight hours start to dwindle, there is little better way to send summer off than by sipping a cold beer with family and friends. But what if we told you that what we recognize as Oktoberfest, the German festival which does just that and...

By Erin Kelly • September 22, 2015

A People Without a Country: The Gypsies

Persecuted around the world and still subject to discrimination in modern day Europe, we look into the fascinating history of the Gypsy people.

By Richard Stockton • Aug 12, 2015

A People Without a Country: The Gypsies

Persecuted around the world and still subject to discrimination in modern day Europe, we look into the fascinating history of the Gypsy people.

By Richard Stockton • August 12, 2015

Who Needs The City? 9 Beautiful Towns You Have To Visit

Sorry, cities, these beautiful towns prove that you're not the only ones capable of making tourists' mouths drop.

By Erin Kelly • Jul 29, 2015

Who Needs The City? 9 Beautiful Towns You Have To Visit

Sorry, cities, these beautiful towns prove that you're not the only ones capable of making tourists' mouths drop.

By Erin Kelly • July 29, 2015