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How Norman Borlaug Saved A Billion Lives And Led The World Into The Green Revolution

Known as the "father of the Green Revolution," Norman Borlaug pushed the boundaries of agriculture and saved over a billion lives in the process.

By Katie Serena • Jan 19, 2018

How Norman Borlaug Saved A Billion Lives And Led The World Into The Green Revolution

Known as the "father of the Green Revolution," Norman Borlaug pushed the boundaries of agriculture and saved over a billion lives in the process.

By Katie Serena • January 19, 2018

15 Fictional Characters You Didn’t Know Were Based On Real People

From film to literature, these sensational fictional characters are actually more real that you would have thought.

By Katie Serena • Jan 18, 2018

15 Fictional Characters You Didn’t Know Were Based On Real People

From film to literature, these sensational fictional characters are actually more real that you would have thought.

By Katie Serena • January 18, 2018

27 John Gotti Facts That Reveal The Man Behind “The Dapper Don”

From extraordinary violence to exorbitant wealth, these facts about John Gotti tell the true story of "The Dapper Don."

By Joel Stice • Jan 18, 2018

27 John Gotti Facts That Reveal The Man Behind “The Dapper Don”

From extraordinary violence to exorbitant wealth, these facts about John Gotti tell the true story of "The Dapper Don."

By Joel Stice • January 18, 2018

This Metal-Fanged Cannibal Escaped Twice – Now He’s On The Run

Nikolai Dzhumagaliev earned his nickname "Metal Fang" after being fitted with an unusual set of white metal dentures.

By Katie Serena • Jan 18, 2018

This Metal-Fanged Cannibal Escaped Twice – Now He’s On The Run

Nikolai Dzhumagaliev earned his nickname "Metal Fang" after being fitted with an unusual set of white metal dentures.

By Katie Serena • January 18, 2018

31 Child Labor Photos That Expose The Ugly History Of American Coal

This industry was built on their backs. These heartbreaking images reveal their story.

By Erin Kelly • Jan 17, 2018

31 Child Labor Photos That Expose The Ugly History Of American Coal

This industry was built on their backs. These heartbreaking images reveal their story.

By Erin Kelly • January 17, 2018

World’s Largest Underwater Cave Discovered In Mexico

The diving group has been studying the cave system for over 20 years.

By Katie Serena • Jan 17, 2018

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World’s Largest Underwater Cave Discovered In Mexico

The diving group has been studying the cave system for over 20 years.

By Katie Serena • January 17, 2018

12 Dramatic Photos Of The Empire State Building Plane Crash

In 1945, while flying low in a haze of heavy fog, a B-25 Bomber made a wrong turn in New York City and crashed into the Empire State Building.

By John Kuroski • Jan 17, 2018

12 Dramatic Photos Of The Empire State Building Plane Crash

In 1945, while flying low in a haze of heavy fog, a B-25 Bomber made a wrong turn in New York City and crashed into the Empire State Building.

By John Kuroski • January 17, 2018

The Overlooked Story Of The SS Eastland Disaster

Relive the horror of the 1915 SS Eastland disaster that killed 844 people and wouldn't have happened at all if not for the Titanic.

By Erin Kelly • Jan 16, 2018

The Overlooked Story Of The SS Eastland Disaster

Relive the horror of the 1915 SS Eastland disaster that killed 844 people and wouldn't have happened at all if not for the Titanic.

By Erin Kelly • January 16, 2018

Viking Sex Slaves – The Dirty Secret Behind The Founding Of Iceland

Given the genetics of Iceland and the nature of the people who settled it, it’s possible that a large percentage of the first women on Iceland were taken there as slaves.

By Wyatt Redd • Jan 16, 2018

Viking Sex Slaves – The Dirty Secret Behind The Founding Of Iceland

Given the genetics of Iceland and the nature of the people who settled it, it’s possible that a large percentage of the first women on Iceland were taken there as slaves.

By Wyatt Redd • January 16, 2018

The Gruesome Contest Between Two Soldiers Trying To Kill 100 With Their Samurai Swords

During the Second Sino-Japanese War, a Japanese newspaper reported on the barbaric killing competition as though it were a sporting event.

By Wyatt Redd • Jan 16, 2018

The Gruesome Contest Between Two Soldiers Trying To Kill 100 With Their Samurai Swords

During the Second Sino-Japanese War, a Japanese newspaper reported on the barbaric killing competition as though it were a sporting event.

By Wyatt Redd • January 16, 2018

17 Historical Figures You Didn’t Know Were Connected In Bizarre Ways

Though it may seem like these people have nothing in common, here are a few famous figures you had no idea were related to each other.

By Katie Serena • Jan 14, 2018

17 Historical Figures You Didn’t Know Were Connected In Bizarre Ways

Though it may seem like these people have nothing in common, here are a few famous figures you had no idea were related to each other.

By Katie Serena • January 14, 2018

21 Of The Best Netflix Documentaries You Can Watch In 2018

From commentary on animal activism to stories of war heroes that rescued thousands, the documentaries on this list are the best of the best that Netflix has to offer.

By Katie Serena • Jan 12, 2018

21 Of The Best Netflix Documentaries You Can Watch In 2018

From commentary on animal activism to stories of war heroes that rescued thousands, the documentaries on this list are the best of the best that Netflix has to offer.

By Katie Serena • January 12, 2018