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Five Bizarre Events That Triggered Massive Riots

From the disco demolition in Cleveland to the riots in Paris triggered by a ballet, an intriguing look at bizarre events that set off massive riots.

By All That's Interesting • Nov 18, 2011

Five Bizarre Events That Triggered Massive Riots

From the disco demolition in Cleveland to the riots in Paris triggered by a ballet, an intriguing look at bizarre events that set off massive riots.

By All That's Interesting • November 18, 2011

How The Axis Could Have Invaded America At The Height Of World War II

Taken from a March 1942 edition of LIFE magazine, these maps envision the potential routes of an Axis invasion into the United States during World War II.

By All That's Interesting • Nov 14, 2011

How The Axis Could Have Invaded America At The Height Of World War II

Taken from a March 1942 edition of LIFE magazine, these maps envision the potential routes of an Axis invasion into the United States during World War II.

By All That's Interesting • November 14, 2011

The Meteora Monasteries, Greece’s Fantastical Sky Temples That Pepper Its Skyline

Built on sandstone rock pillars and silhouetted against the Grecian skyline dating back to the 12th Century, the Meteora Monasteries are a sight to behold.

By Katie Serena • Oct 25, 2011

The Meteora Monasteries, Greece’s Fantastical Sky Temples That Pepper Its Skyline

Built on sandstone rock pillars and silhouetted against the Grecian skyline dating back to the 12th Century, the Meteora Monasteries are a sight to behold.

By Katie Serena • October 25, 2011

The Four Most Enduring Conspiracy Theories

From September 11th to government weather control, we explore the most prominent and popular conspiracy theories of our history.

By All That's Interesting • Oct 23, 2011

The Four Most Enduring Conspiracy Theories

From September 11th to government weather control, we explore the most prominent and popular conspiracy theories of our history.

By All That's Interesting • October 23, 2011

Five Of History’s Most Iconic Photographs

An amazing look at the photographs and events that have defined human history -- five of history's most iconic photographs.

By All That's Interesting • Oct 13, 2011

Five Of History’s Most Iconic Photographs

An amazing look at the photographs and events that have defined human history -- five of history's most iconic photographs.

By All That's Interesting • October 13, 2011

The Seven Greatest Humanitarians In History

From Oskar Schindler to Mahatma Gandhi, a look at the greatest humanitarians that have defined human history by standing up for change.

By All That's Interesting • Oct 9, 2011

The Seven Greatest Humanitarians In History

From Oskar Schindler to Mahatma Gandhi, a look at the greatest humanitarians that have defined human history by standing up for change.

By All That's Interesting • October 9, 2011

The Five Greatest Mysteries Of Human History

From the bog bodies of Europe to Jack the Ripper, we look at the mind-boggling unsolved mysteries left by our ancestors.

By All That's Interesting • Sep 17, 2011

The Five Greatest Mysteries Of Human History

From the bog bodies of Europe to Jack the Ripper, we look at the mind-boggling unsolved mysteries left by our ancestors.

By All That's Interesting • September 17, 2011

The Worst Natural Disasters Of The 21st Century

From Hurricane Katrina to the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, a fascinating look at the world's worst natural disasters of the 21st century.

By All That's Interesting • Aug 28, 2011

The Worst Natural Disasters Of The 21st Century

From Hurricane Katrina to the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, a fascinating look at the world's worst natural disasters of the 21st century.

By All That's Interesting • August 28, 2011

The Most Devastating Natural Disasters In History

From an earthquake that killed over 250,000 to the flood that killed over 4 million, we look at history's most devastating natural disasters.

By All That's Interesting • Aug 26, 2011

The Most Devastating Natural Disasters In History

From an earthquake that killed over 250,000 to the flood that killed over 4 million, we look at history's most devastating natural disasters.

By All That's Interesting • August 26, 2011

The New Seven Wonders Of The World

From Chichen Itza to the Taj Mahal, the New Seven Wonders Of The World represent the magnificent man-made marvels of the modern era.

By All That's Interesting • Jul 8, 2011

The New Seven Wonders Of The World

From Chichen Itza to the Taj Mahal, the New Seven Wonders Of The World represent the magnificent man-made marvels of the modern era.

By All That's Interesting • July 8, 2011

The Interesting Origins Of 7 Common English Idioms

Ever wondered where ever-present idioms originated from in the English language?

By Mamta Bhatt • May 21, 2011

The Interesting Origins Of 7 Common English Idioms

Ever wondered where ever-present idioms originated from in the English language?

By Mamta Bhatt • May 21, 2011

The Incredible Vampire Hunting Kit From The 1800’s

When people traveled to Eastern Europe in the 19th century, they went prepared.

By All That's Interesting • May 15, 2011

The Incredible Vampire Hunting Kit From The 1800’s

When people traveled to Eastern Europe in the 19th century, they went prepared.

By All That's Interesting • May 15, 2011