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Color Photos That’ll Make You Glad You Didn’t Live Through The Great Depression

History didn't happen in black and white — experience one of the country's greatest hardships in all its heartbreaking color.

By Mark Oliver • Aug 8, 2017

Color Photos That’ll Make You Glad You Didn’t Live Through The Great Depression

History didn't happen in black and white — experience one of the country's greatest hardships in all its heartbreaking color.

By Mark Oliver • August 8, 2017

The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test: How The Author of “One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest” Spread LSD Across America

The acid tests started by Ken Kesey and the Merry Pranksters gave birth to hippie culture in the 1960s.

By Mark Oliver • Aug 8, 2017

The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test: How The Author of “One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest” Spread LSD Across America

The acid tests started by Ken Kesey and the Merry Pranksters gave birth to hippie culture in the 1960s.

By Mark Oliver • August 8, 2017

This Secret Recording Of Adolf Hitler Is The Only Known Audio Of Him Speaking Privately

When the recording was released in the 1950s, Hitler sounded so subdued that many people thought it was fake.

By All That's Interesting • Aug 8, 2017

This Secret Recording Of Adolf Hitler Is The Only Known Audio Of Him Speaking Privately

When the recording was released in the 1950s, Hitler sounded so subdued that many people thought it was fake.

By All That's Interesting • August 8, 2017

The Strange Tale Of Eddie Gaedel, The Shortest Player In Major League History

At 3'7'', Eddie Gaedel's baseball career was about as short as he was.

By All That's Interesting • Aug 7, 2017

The Strange Tale Of Eddie Gaedel, The Shortest Player In Major League History

At 3'7'', Eddie Gaedel's baseball career was about as short as he was.

By All That's Interesting • August 7, 2017

The Insanity Of Beatlemania In 29 Unbelievable Photos

Beatlemania was a fan frenzy that followed the Beatles as they toured across the globe. Some believed it was a mental illness — and these photos make it easy to see why.

By Mark Oliver • Aug 4, 2017

The Insanity Of Beatlemania In 29 Unbelievable Photos

Beatlemania was a fan frenzy that followed the Beatles as they toured across the globe. Some believed it was a mental illness — and these photos make it easy to see why.

By Mark Oliver • August 4, 2017

This Week In History, July 30 – August 5

Scientists Uncover Modern Descendants Of Biblical Canaanites Thought To Have Been Wiped Out So central are the Canaanites to Hebrew and Christian scripture, that even non-believers today surely know their name. Yet, for centuries, not even scientists knew what became of this ancient race — until now. Because the Canaanites...

By All That's Interesting • Aug 4, 2017

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This Week In History, July 30 – August 5

Scientists Uncover Modern Descendants Of Biblical Canaanites Thought To Have Been Wiped Out So central are the Canaanites to Hebrew and Christian scripture, that even non-believers today surely know their name. Yet, for centuries, not even scientists knew what became of this ancient race — until now. Because the Canaanites...

By All That's Interesting • August 4, 2017

Inside The Spanish Festival Where Volunteers Are Paraded Around In Caskets

Each summer, people in Spain take part in this centuries-old festival that some say dates back to medieval times.

By All That's Interesting • Aug 4, 2017

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Inside The Spanish Festival Where Volunteers Are Paraded Around In Caskets

Each summer, people in Spain take part in this centuries-old festival that some say dates back to medieval times.

By All That's Interesting • August 4, 2017

Unbelievable Photos From Florida’s Golden Age Of Ostrich Racing

It’s an ancient sport that remains popular to this day, yet few know much about this bizarre competition and even fewer actually go to see it. However, back in the late 1800s and early 1900s, ostrich racing was extremely common in America, especially in Florida, where the curious sport is...

By Laura Martisiute • Aug 3, 2017

Unbelievable Photos From Florida’s Golden Age Of Ostrich Racing

It’s an ancient sport that remains popular to this day, yet few know much about this bizarre competition and even fewer actually go to see it. However, back in the late 1800s and early 1900s, ostrich racing was extremely common in America, especially in Florida, where the curious sport is...

By Laura Martisiute • August 3, 2017

Vintage Soviet Propaganda Posters From The Era Of Stalin And World War II

Whether encouraging obedience or discouraging loose talk, these Soviet propaganda posters are masterpieces of manipulation.

By Gabe Paoletti • Aug 2, 2017

Vintage Soviet Propaganda Posters From The Era Of Stalin And World War II

Whether encouraging obedience or discouraging loose talk, these Soviet propaganda posters are masterpieces of manipulation.

By Gabe Paoletti • August 2, 2017

WTF? A U.S. President Born In 1790 Has A Living Grandson

Three generations of Tylers have managed to span across three centuries.

By Katie Serena • Aug 2, 2017

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WTF? A U.S. President Born In 1790 Has A Living Grandson

Three generations of Tylers have managed to span across three centuries.

By Katie Serena • August 2, 2017