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Charles Hatfield: The “Rainmaker” Who Brought On A Deadly Flood In 1916 San Diego

Desperate to end a dry spell, the San Diego council hired self-proclaimed "moisture accelerator" Charles Hatfield to fill the Morena reservoir. He did much, much, more than that.

By Gina Dimuro • Dec 10, 2018

Charles Hatfield: The “Rainmaker” Who Brought On A Deadly Flood In 1916 San Diego

Desperate to end a dry spell, the San Diego council hired self-proclaimed "moisture accelerator" Charles Hatfield to fill the Morena reservoir. He did much, much, more than that.

By Gina Dimuro • December 10, 2018

The 10 Weirdest People In History, From The Toxic Lady To The Hopeless Romantic Gravedigger

Whether flamboyant, miserly, or paranoid, some of history's weirdest people put modern-day eccentricities to shame.

By Erin Kelly • Dec 8, 2018

The 10 Weirdest People In History, From The Toxic Lady To The Hopeless Romantic Gravedigger

Whether flamboyant, miserly, or paranoid, some of history's weirdest people put modern-day eccentricities to shame.

By Erin Kelly • December 8, 2018

‘It Was War’: 33 Photos Of The Pearl Harbor Attack That Changed History Forever

See why the Pearl Harbor attack carried out by the Japanese against the U.S. in Hawaii on Dec. 7, 1941 was a "date which will live in infamy."

By Caroline Redmond • Dec 7, 2018

‘It Was War’: 33 Photos Of The Pearl Harbor Attack That Changed History Forever

See why the Pearl Harbor attack carried out by the Japanese against the U.S. in Hawaii on Dec. 7, 1941 was a "date which will live in infamy."

By Caroline Redmond • December 7, 2018

33 Disturbing Photos Of The Second Sino-Japanese War That Reveal Why China Is World War II’s Forgotten Victim

With as many as 20 million dead, China suffered more casualties during World War II than any other country except the Soviet Union.

By Mark Oliver • Dec 6, 2018

33 Disturbing Photos Of The Second Sino-Japanese War That Reveal Why China Is World War II’s Forgotten Victim

With as many as 20 million dead, China suffered more casualties during World War II than any other country except the Soviet Union.

By Mark Oliver • December 6, 2018

12 Famous Explorers That Changed The Face Of The World

Without these individuals braving new and uncharted territory, the world today would look very different.

By Bernadette Deron • Dec 6, 2018

12 Famous Explorers That Changed The Face Of The World

Without these individuals braving new and uncharted territory, the world today would look very different.

By Bernadette Deron • December 6, 2018

Albert Einstein’s Infamous ‘God Letter’ Just Sold For A Whopping $2.9 Million

"The word God is for me nothing more than the expression and product of human weaknesses..."

By Bernadette Deron • Dec 6, 2018

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Albert Einstein’s Infamous ‘God Letter’ Just Sold For A Whopping $2.9 Million

"The word God is for me nothing more than the expression and product of human weaknesses..."

By Bernadette Deron • December 6, 2018

The Battle Of Bosworth Field: The Epic Finale To The English War Of The Roses

In the final battle of the English Civil War, King Richard III faced off against the rival for his throne, Henry Tudor, in harrowing man-to-man combat.

By Mark Oliver • Dec 5, 2018

The Battle Of Bosworth Field: The Epic Finale To The English War Of The Roses

In the final battle of the English Civil War, King Richard III faced off against the rival for his throne, Henry Tudor, in harrowing man-to-man combat.

By Mark Oliver • December 5, 2018

A Trove Of 900-Year-Old Crusade-Era Gold Coins Was Discovered In Israel On The First Night Of Hanukkah

"It is symbolic that the gold coins were discovered on the eve of Hanukkah. For us, this is certainly ‘Hanukkah gelt.’”

By Bernadette Deron • Dec 5, 2018

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A Trove Of 900-Year-Old Crusade-Era Gold Coins Was Discovered In Israel On The First Night Of Hanukkah

"It is symbolic that the gold coins were discovered on the eve of Hanukkah. For us, this is certainly ‘Hanukkah gelt.’”

By Bernadette Deron • December 5, 2018

Felix Hoffmann Invented A Painkiller, Aspirin, But Then Also Synthesized A Plain Killer, Heroin

Determined to alleviate his father's arthritis, Felix Hoffmann made a pain reliever that was safe for everyday use. But then he synthesized something far more potent.

By William DeLong • Dec 4, 2018

Felix Hoffmann Invented A Painkiller, Aspirin, But Then Also Synthesized A Plain Killer, Heroin

Determined to alleviate his father's arthritis, Felix Hoffmann made a pain reliever that was safe for everyday use. But then he synthesized something far more potent.

By William DeLong • December 4, 2018

Comedian Harry Einstein Collapsed And Died On Stage — And The Audience Thought It Was A Joke

Einstein had just finished honoring his friends Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in front of a live audience when he collapsed of a massive heart attack onstage.

By William DeLong • Dec 2, 2018

Comedian Harry Einstein Collapsed And Died On Stage — And The Audience Thought It Was A Joke

Einstein had just finished honoring his friends Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in front of a live audience when he collapsed of a massive heart attack onstage.

By William DeLong • December 2, 2018