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The Story Of Shieldmaidens – The Viking Warrior Women

There's been great debate about the role of shieldmaidens in Viking culture — namely, whether they existed in the first place.

By Gina Dimuro • Dec 22, 2017

The Story Of Shieldmaidens – The Viking Warrior Women

There's been great debate about the role of shieldmaidens in Viking culture — namely, whether they existed in the first place.

By Gina Dimuro • December 22, 2017

The History Of M&M’s Isn’t As Sweet As You Think It Is

The true story of the history of M&M's sounds like something out of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.

By Katie Serena • Dec 21, 2017

The History Of M&M’s Isn’t As Sweet As You Think It Is

The true story of the history of M&M's sounds like something out of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.

By Katie Serena • December 21, 2017

The History Of “Female Hysteria” And The Sex Toys Used To Treat It

By the 1800s women were increasingly diagnosed with hysteria, the treatment for which was a hysterical paroxysm. Today, we call that an orgasm.

By Katie Serena • Dec 21, 2017

The History Of “Female Hysteria” And The Sex Toys Used To Treat It

By the 1800s women were increasingly diagnosed with hysteria, the treatment for which was a hysterical paroxysm. Today, we call that an orgasm.

By Katie Serena • December 21, 2017

21 Harrowing Images From The Chinese Civil War

From the soldiers on the battlefields to the civilians caught in the crossfire, these are the most powerful photos of the Chinese Civil War.

By John Kuroski • Dec 20, 2017

21 Harrowing Images From The Chinese Civil War

From the soldiers on the battlefields to the civilians caught in the crossfire, these are the most powerful photos of the Chinese Civil War.

By John Kuroski • December 20, 2017

The Story Of One Pizzeria Owner’s $13,000 Scheme To Catch The Zodiac Killer

Tom Hanson cooked up a contest where people had to fill out a card for a sweepstakes entry to win a Kawasaki motorcycle that was displayed in the lobby. The cards served as handwriting samples to compare to the Zodiac's notes he sent to the newspapers.

By William DeLong • Dec 20, 2017

The Story Of One Pizzeria Owner’s $13,000 Scheme To Catch The Zodiac Killer

Tom Hanson cooked up a contest where people had to fill out a card for a sweepstakes entry to win a Kawasaki motorcycle that was displayed in the lobby. The cards served as handwriting samples to compare to the Zodiac's notes he sent to the newspapers.

By William DeLong • December 20, 2017

The Great Smog Of London That Killed 12,000 People And Took 64 Years To Solve

Scientists are now hoping that their research on the Great Smog of London will lead to other environmental breakthroughs and help solve problems in countries with high air pollution rates.

By Katie Serena • Dec 20, 2017

The Great Smog Of London That Killed 12,000 People And Took 64 Years To Solve

Scientists are now hoping that their research on the Great Smog of London will lead to other environmental breakthroughs and help solve problems in countries with high air pollution rates.

By Katie Serena • December 20, 2017

How Hundreds Of Kids Witnessed The “Death” Of Santa Claus After He Jumped Out Of A Plane

Lowly newspaper reporter John McPhee just wanted to surprise some kids at a Christmas parade, but actually ended up scarring them for life.

By Katie Serena • Dec 20, 2017

How Hundreds Of Kids Witnessed The “Death” Of Santa Claus After He Jumped Out Of A Plane

Lowly newspaper reporter John McPhee just wanted to surprise some kids at a Christmas parade, but actually ended up scarring them for life.

By Katie Serena • December 20, 2017

Inside The 5 Secret Societies That Some Say Run The World

For years, "secret societies" have caused controversy, conspiracy, and intrigue amongst those who stand on the outside looking in.

By Katie Serena • Dec 19, 2017

Inside The 5 Secret Societies That Some Say Run The World

For years, "secret societies" have caused controversy, conspiracy, and intrigue amongst those who stand on the outside looking in.

By Katie Serena • December 19, 2017

32 Weird New York Facts Even New Yorkers Probably Don’t Know

These thirty-two interesting facts about New York highlight the hidden gems and weird trivia behind the biggest city in the United States.

By Gabe Paoletti • Dec 19, 2017

32 Weird New York Facts Even New Yorkers Probably Don’t Know

These thirty-two interesting facts about New York highlight the hidden gems and weird trivia behind the biggest city in the United States.

By Gabe Paoletti • December 19, 2017

The Story Of Dolly Oesterreich – The Woman Who Kept Her Secret Lover In The Attic For Years

Despite having one husband and two boyfriends over the years, Dolly Oesterreich continued to keep her secret lover hidden in her attic.

By Erin Kelly • Dec 19, 2017

The Story Of Dolly Oesterreich – The Woman Who Kept Her Secret Lover In The Attic For Years

Despite having one husband and two boyfriends over the years, Dolly Oesterreich continued to keep her secret lover hidden in her attic.

By Erin Kelly • December 19, 2017