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14 Historical Fashion Trends Best Left In The Past

From corsets to codpieces, these strange historical fashion trends make even less sense now than they did back then.

By All That's Interesting • Dec 8, 2017

14 Historical Fashion Trends Best Left In The Past

From corsets to codpieces, these strange historical fashion trends make even less sense now than they did back then.

By All That's Interesting • December 8, 2017

Meet Tsutomu Yamaguchi, The Man Who Survived Both Atomic Bombs

Hear from Tsutomu Yamaguchi, the survivor ("hibakusha") who endured the Hiroshima blast only to flee home to Nagasaki, where he survived that bombing too.

By John Kuroski • Dec 8, 2017

Meet Tsutomu Yamaguchi, The Man Who Survived Both Atomic Bombs

Hear from Tsutomu Yamaguchi, the survivor ("hibakusha") who endured the Hiroshima blast only to flee home to Nagasaki, where he survived that bombing too.

By John Kuroski • December 8, 2017

The Time Preston Brooks Beat Senator Charles Sumner With His Cane Over Slavery

Though civil unrest had been brewing for years, many historians claim Preston Brooks' caning of Charles Sumner set the Civil War in motion.

By Katie Serena • Dec 8, 2017

The Time Preston Brooks Beat Senator Charles Sumner With His Cane Over Slavery

Though civil unrest had been brewing for years, many historians claim Preston Brooks' caning of Charles Sumner set the Civil War in motion.

By Katie Serena • December 8, 2017

How ‘Mad Bomber’ George Metesky Held New York City Hostage

"Mad Bomber" George Metesky may come off like a comic book supervillain, but his mid-century reign of terror was all too real.

By Andrew Milne • Dec 8, 2017

How ‘Mad Bomber’ George Metesky Held New York City Hostage

"Mad Bomber" George Metesky may come off like a comic book supervillain, but his mid-century reign of terror was all too real.

By Andrew Milne • December 8, 2017

Five Japanese Warships Sunk During Battle Of Leyte Gulf Discovered

These warships from the Battle of Leyte Gulf were found in late November by a team led by billionaire and Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen.

By Gabe Paoletti • Dec 8, 2017

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Five Japanese Warships Sunk During Battle Of Leyte Gulf Discovered

These warships from the Battle of Leyte Gulf were found in late November by a team led by billionaire and Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen.

By Gabe Paoletti • December 8, 2017

The Word ‘Thug’ Comes From A Roving Gang Of Criminals Much Worse Than Any Modern Thug

'Thug' is an oft-used derogatory term, and it turns out the Thuggees of India were actually pretty horrible people.

By All That's Interesting • Dec 8, 2017

The Word ‘Thug’ Comes From A Roving Gang Of Criminals Much Worse Than Any Modern Thug

'Thug' is an oft-used derogatory term, and it turns out the Thuggees of India were actually pretty horrible people.

By All That's Interesting • December 8, 2017

Fart Proudly: Ben Franklin Loved Farting So Much He Wrote An Essay About It

In addition to being a founding father and noted inventor, Ben Franklin once sent a letter now entitled "Fart Proudly" to the Royal Academy of Brussels.

By Wyatt Redd • Dec 8, 2017

Fart Proudly: Ben Franklin Loved Farting So Much He Wrote An Essay About It

In addition to being a founding father and noted inventor, Ben Franklin once sent a letter now entitled "Fart Proudly" to the Royal Academy of Brussels.

By Wyatt Redd • December 8, 2017

Three Revered Historical Civilizations That Embraced Pederasty

Though the subject is highly taboo now, three of the most revered societies in all of human history practiced pederasty for centuries.

By Katie Serena • Dec 7, 2017

Three Revered Historical Civilizations That Embraced Pederasty

Though the subject is highly taboo now, three of the most revered societies in all of human history practiced pederasty for centuries.

By Katie Serena • December 7, 2017

Dickin Medal Recipients From Sgt Reckless To Simon The Cat

Dickin Medal honorees like Sgt Reckless the horse are among history's bravest animals to ever serve during wartime.

By All That's Interesting • Dec 7, 2017

Dickin Medal Recipients From Sgt Reckless To Simon The Cat

Dickin Medal honorees like Sgt Reckless the horse are among history's bravest animals to ever serve during wartime.

By All That's Interesting • December 7, 2017

Re-Smelling London’s Great Stink Of 1858

London's Great Stink of 1858 didn't merely cause nausea citywide, it led to world-changing developments in science and engineering.

By John Kuroski • Dec 7, 2017

Re-Smelling London’s Great Stink Of 1858

London's Great Stink of 1858 didn't merely cause nausea citywide, it led to world-changing developments in science and engineering.

By John Kuroski • December 7, 2017