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The Incredible Origins Of Everyday Items

With superstores, mega malls and big-box retailers filled with thousands of items for conspicuous consumption, modern-day consumers rarely stop to think about how certain products originated. Here’s a few that might surprise you: Paper Or Plastic? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAOZqxoyLMQ Because it’s so lightweight and cushiony, Bubble Wrap has become today’s preferred choice...

By All That's Interesting • Dec 9, 2013

The Incredible Origins Of Everyday Items

With superstores, mega malls and big-box retailers filled with thousands of items for conspicuous consumption, modern-day consumers rarely stop to think about how certain products originated. Here’s a few that might surprise you: Paper Or Plastic? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAOZqxoyLMQ Because it’s so lightweight and cushiony, Bubble Wrap has become today’s preferred choice...

By All That's Interesting • December 9, 2013

The 1948 Olympics In Photos

World War II shaped so much of who we are today, as did the 1936 Berlin Olympic games. Uunder the watchful eye of Adolf Hitler, the ’36 Olympic games were the last of its kind for 12 years, as the war raged on and the global sporting event became a...

By All That's Interesting • Dec 7, 2013

The 1948 Olympics In Photos

World War II shaped so much of who we are today, as did the 1936 Berlin Olympic games. Uunder the watchful eye of Adolf Hitler, the ’36 Olympic games were the last of its kind for 12 years, as the war raged on and the global sporting event became a...

By All That's Interesting • December 7, 2013

The Russian Revolution In Pictures

The Russian Revolution that led to the formation of the Soviet Union is a long story of relatively fast social change in a short amount of time. Because Russia was still using the Julian calendar at the time, they are known as the February and October Revolutions. Following the Bolshevik...

By Savannah Cox • Dec 6, 2013

The Russian Revolution In Pictures

The Russian Revolution that led to the formation of the Soviet Union is a long story of relatively fast social change in a short amount of time. Because Russia was still using the Julian calendar at the time, they are known as the February and October Revolutions. Following the Bolshevik...

By Savannah Cox • December 6, 2013

The Most Colorful Gypsy Caravans

In the mid-19th century, nomadic groups like the gypsies, now called Roma, used wagons as housing since it allowed them to easily move from location to location. While many contemporary Roma individuals have permanent homes, Romani wagons are making a comeback among individuals who hope to reconnect with their rich,...

By Kiri Picone • Dec 3, 2013

The Most Colorful Gypsy Caravans

In the mid-19th century, nomadic groups like the gypsies, now called Roma, used wagons as housing since it allowed them to easily move from location to location. While many contemporary Roma individuals have permanent homes, Romani wagons are making a comeback among individuals who hope to reconnect with their rich,...

By Kiri Picone • December 3, 2013

The Five Most Bizarre White House Guests

Politics makes strange bedfellows, the old saying goes, and the aphorism is certainly true when you look at some of the strange visitors who have been invited to the White House by various presidents from Lincoln to George W. Bush. Celebrities have long been an asset to politicians whether they...

By All That's Interesting • Nov 29, 2013

The Five Most Bizarre White House Guests

Politics makes strange bedfellows, the old saying goes, and the aphorism is certainly true when you look at some of the strange visitors who have been invited to the White House by various presidents from Lincoln to George W. Bush. Celebrities have long been an asset to politicians whether they...

By All That's Interesting • November 29, 2013

The Glamorous And Gruesome History Of The Masquerade Ball

The Masquerade Ball has inspired death, lust, and decadent costume parties for centuries — and has a shockingly gruesome history.

By Savannah Cox • Nov 23, 2013

The Glamorous And Gruesome History Of The Masquerade Ball

The Masquerade Ball has inspired death, lust, and decadent costume parties for centuries — and has a shockingly gruesome history.

By Savannah Cox • November 23, 2013

The Fascinating Origins Of Six Friendly Gestures

Friendly Gestures: The High Five The high five’s origin is an extraordinarily contentious issue, given its association with camaraderie and celebration. The low five had long been used between black Americans and became popular during the Jazz Age as a response to “slap me some skin.” However, the cultural phenomenon...

By All That's Interesting • Nov 13, 2013

The Fascinating Origins Of Six Friendly Gestures

Friendly Gestures: The High Five The high five’s origin is an extraordinarily contentious issue, given its association with camaraderie and celebration. The low five had long been used between black Americans and became popular during the Jazz Age as a response to “slap me some skin.” However, the cultural phenomenon...

By All That's Interesting • November 13, 2013

Amazing Vintage Crime Scenes Of New York, Then And Now

These vintage crime scenes are a reminder that history is indeed fluid, and what you might see as picturesque today has a bloody history.

By All That's Interesting • Nov 8, 2013

Amazing Vintage Crime Scenes Of New York, Then And Now

These vintage crime scenes are a reminder that history is indeed fluid, and what you might see as picturesque today has a bloody history.

By All That's Interesting • November 8, 2013

The Weirdest Wedding Traditions In The World

From dumping soot and flour onto a bride to avoiding the bathroom in the name of love, people have crafted some of the weirdest wedding traditions ever.

By All That's Interesting • Nov 3, 2013

The Weirdest Wedding Traditions In The World

From dumping soot and flour onto a bride to avoiding the bathroom in the name of love, people have crafted some of the weirdest wedding traditions ever.

By All That's Interesting • November 3, 2013

What We Love This Week, Volume XXXVI

Photographer Provides A Breathtaking Glimpse Of “Untouched” Romania From economic disaster to war to the rise and fall of competing ideologies, Romania has seen it all. And now, some 20 years after its bloody fight to get out of the clutches of the iron curtain, Romania has made its way...

By All That's Interesting • Oct 25, 2013

What We Love This Week, Volume XXXVI

Photographer Provides A Breathtaking Glimpse Of “Untouched” Romania From economic disaster to war to the rise and fall of competing ideologies, Romania has seen it all. And now, some 20 years after its bloody fight to get out of the clutches of the iron curtain, Romania has made its way...

By All That's Interesting • October 25, 2013

Ingenious Leonardo Da Vinci Inventions That Forever Changed History

From the proto-machine gun to the first robot, the inventions of Da Vinci changed the world.

By John Kuroski • Oct 20, 2013

Ingenious Leonardo Da Vinci Inventions That Forever Changed History

From the proto-machine gun to the first robot, the inventions of Da Vinci changed the world.

By John Kuroski • October 20, 2013

The Fascinating History Of Obscene Gestures

The (Middle) finger Synonymous with various phrases revolving around a verb that begins with the letter F, the middle finger is one of the most universally recognized and reviled gestures in history. Made particularly popular by late 20th century rock and punk personalities as a sign of rebellion and anti-establishmentarianism,...

By All That's Interesting • Oct 18, 2013

The Fascinating History Of Obscene Gestures

The (Middle) finger Synonymous with various phrases revolving around a verb that begins with the letter F, the middle finger is one of the most universally recognized and reviled gestures in history. Made particularly popular by late 20th century rock and punk personalities as a sign of rebellion and anti-establishmentarianism,...

By All That's Interesting • October 18, 2013