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The President’s “Nuclear Button” Isn’t Actually A Button, But A Briefcase Called The Nuclear Football

The supposed "nuclear button" isn't a button at all. Instead it's a "nuclear football" that comes in the form of a heavy briefcase.

By All That's Interesting • Jan 3, 2018

The President’s “Nuclear Button” Isn’t Actually A Button, But A Briefcase Called The Nuclear Football

The supposed "nuclear button" isn't a button at all. Instead it's a "nuclear football" that comes in the form of a heavy briefcase.

By All That's Interesting • January 3, 2018

The Origin Of The Term ‘Devil’s Advocate’ Is More Literal Than You Think

The position of advocatus diaboli, or devil's advocate, existed at the Vatican for centuries.

By All That's Interesting • Jan 2, 2018

The Origin Of The Term ‘Devil’s Advocate’ Is More Literal Than You Think

The position of advocatus diaboli, or devil's advocate, existed at the Vatican for centuries.

By All That's Interesting • January 2, 2018

The Real Captain Morgan Was Way More Interesting Than His Commercialized Counterpart

Captain Henry Morgan was basically Jack Sparrow if Jack Sparrow were cooler.

By Wyatt Redd • Dec 31, 2017

The Real Captain Morgan Was Way More Interesting Than His Commercialized Counterpart

Captain Henry Morgan was basically Jack Sparrow if Jack Sparrow were cooler.

By Wyatt Redd • December 31, 2017

How Jumbo The Elephant Went From “The Greatest Show On Earth” To A University Mascot

No one can argue Jumbo the Elephant's larger-than-life stature both as an animal and as a legendary performer.

By William DeLong • Dec 29, 2017

How Jumbo The Elephant Went From “The Greatest Show On Earth” To A University Mascot

No one can argue Jumbo the Elephant's larger-than-life stature both as an animal and as a legendary performer.

By William DeLong • December 29, 2017

The Mysterious Disappearance Of Percy Fawcett, The Explorer Who Went Searching For El Dorado

Percy Fawcett set out to find the mythical city of El Dorado in 1925 – and never returned.

By Wyatt Redd • Dec 27, 2017

The Mysterious Disappearance Of Percy Fawcett, The Explorer Who Went Searching For El Dorado

Percy Fawcett set out to find the mythical city of El Dorado in 1925 – and never returned.

By Wyatt Redd • December 27, 2017

The Story Of King Adolf Frederick And How He Ate Himself To Death

King Adolf Frederick sat down for a rather large meal on Shrove Tuesday in 1771. It would be his last.

By All That's Interesting • Dec 25, 2017

The Story Of King Adolf Frederick And How He Ate Himself To Death

King Adolf Frederick sat down for a rather large meal on Shrove Tuesday in 1771. It would be his last.

By All That's Interesting • December 25, 2017

54 Battle Of The Bulge Photos That Capture The Nazis’ Brutal Last Ditch Counteroffensive

During the Battle of the Bulge, the Nazis had intended on surrounding the Allies, crushing them, and chasing them out of Europe. However, the Allied Army had other plans.

By Mark Oliver • Dec 22, 2017

54 Battle Of The Bulge Photos That Capture The Nazis’ Brutal Last Ditch Counteroffensive

During the Battle of the Bulge, the Nazis had intended on surrounding the Allies, crushing them, and chasing them out of Europe. However, the Allied Army had other plans.

By Mark Oliver • December 22, 2017

The Story Of The Zoologist Who Ate Everything – Including A King’s Heart

William Buckland ate as many species of animals as he could. But the weirdest thing he ate was a king's heart.

By William DeLong • Dec 22, 2017

The Story Of The Zoologist Who Ate Everything – Including A King’s Heart

William Buckland ate as many species of animals as he could. But the weirdest thing he ate was a king's heart.

By William DeLong • December 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 • 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