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Stunning Photos From Albany’s 1971 Gay Rights March

As the 1960s came to a close, many minority groups had begun to organize for political and cultural change, the LGBT community among them. Spurred by New York’s 1969 Stonewall riots, activists increasingly entered into peaceful protests — one of which was the 1971 march on Albany, New York, the...

By Erin Kelly • Mar 13, 2016

Stunning Photos From Albany’s 1971 Gay Rights March

As the 1960s came to a close, many minority groups had begun to organize for political and cultural change, the LGBT community among them. Spurred by New York’s 1969 Stonewall riots, activists increasingly entered into peaceful protests — one of which was the 1971 march on Albany, New York, the...

By Erin Kelly • March 13, 2016

Photo Of The Day: The Glorious Rise And Tragic Fall Of A World Record Mustache

Witness the incredible five-foot-long 'stache that earned John Roy a decades-long reign as the longest mustache world record holder.

By Nickolaus Hines • Mar 12, 2016

Photo Of The Day: The Glorious Rise And Tragic Fall Of A World Record Mustache

Witness the incredible five-foot-long 'stache that earned John Roy a decades-long reign as the longest mustache world record holder.

By Nickolaus Hines • March 12, 2016

Killing Hitler: Inside The Countless Plots To Overthrow The German Fuhrer

Few people have been the target of as many assassination attempts as Adolf Hitler. None of them worked out as planned.

By Richard Stockton • Mar 11, 2016

Killing Hitler: Inside The Countless Plots To Overthrow The German Fuhrer

Few people have been the target of as many assassination attempts as Adolf Hitler. None of them worked out as planned.

By Richard Stockton • March 11, 2016

Audio Of The Day: Hear The Famous Voice That Made The First Phone Call Ever, 130 Years Ago

Listen to this rare, 130-year-old recording of the famous voice that made the first phone call ever, recently restored by the Smithsonian.

By Nickolaus Hines • Mar 10, 2016

Audio Of The Day: Hear The Famous Voice That Made The First Phone Call Ever, 130 Years Ago

Listen to this rare, 130-year-old recording of the famous voice that made the first phone call ever, recently restored by the Smithsonian.

By Nickolaus Hines • March 10, 2016

Piercing: A Cultural History Of Holes

The history of piercing goes back at least as far as the oldest human mummy, and has taken many odd but often beautiful turns along the way.

By All That's Interesting • Mar 10, 2016

Piercing: A Cultural History Of Holes

The history of piercing goes back at least as far as the oldest human mummy, and has taken many odd but often beautiful turns along the way.

By All That's Interesting • March 10, 2016

Then And Now: The World’s Very First Computer Vs. Today’s Supercomputers

See the world's very first computer and compare its now laughably limited capabilities with those of the amazing supercomputers of today.

By Nickolaus Hines • Mar 9, 2016

Then And Now: The World’s Very First Computer Vs. Today’s Supercomputers

See the world's very first computer and compare its now laughably limited capabilities with those of the amazing supercomputers of today.

By Nickolaus Hines • March 9, 2016

The Tragic Heroism Of Gisella Perl, “The Angel of Auschwitz”

Forced to work for the notorious Dr. Josef Mengele at Auschwitz, Gisella Perl risked all to save as many lives as she could. This is her incredible, heartbreaking story.

By Abby Norman • Mar 9, 2016

The Tragic Heroism Of Gisella Perl, “The Angel of Auschwitz”

Forced to work for the notorious Dr. Josef Mengele at Auschwitz, Gisella Perl risked all to save as many lives as she could. This is her incredible, heartbreaking story.

By Abby Norman • March 9, 2016

6 Brilliant Female Scientists Who Didn’t Get The Recognition They Deserved

Despite contributing so much to the world, many female scientists have failed to receive the acclaim that should have been theirs. Here are just some of the most important.

By Teresa Cantero • Mar 8, 2016

6 Brilliant Female Scientists Who Didn’t Get The Recognition They Deserved

Despite contributing so much to the world, many female scientists have failed to receive the acclaim that should have been theirs. Here are just some of the most important.

By Teresa Cantero • March 8, 2016

The Even Worse Story Hiding Behind Those New Adolf Hitler Sex Fetish Reports

A recently rediscovered Hitler sex fetish report supposedly reveals the dictator's grotesque predilections. But let's investigate the truth.

By All That's Interesting • Mar 8, 2016

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The Even Worse Story Hiding Behind Those New Adolf Hitler Sex Fetish Reports

A recently rediscovered Hitler sex fetish report supposedly reveals the dictator's grotesque predilections. But let's investigate the truth.

By All That's Interesting • March 8, 2016

Famous Inventors Who Don’t Deserve Credit For Their Most Well-Known Creation

These famous inventors don't actually deserve credit for the inventions that made them famous. Here's who we should be remembering instead.

By John Kuroski • Mar 7, 2016

Famous Inventors Who Don’t Deserve Credit For Their Most Well-Known Creation

These famous inventors don't actually deserve credit for the inventions that made them famous. Here's who we should be remembering instead.

By John Kuroski • March 7, 2016