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American Psycho Cell Phone
American Psycho Cell Phone

Then And Now: The World’s First Cell Phone Looks A Lot Bulkier Than Today’s

On April 3, 1973, Motorola employee Martin Cooper made a very consequential phone call. Dialing up AT&T’s Joel Engel from midtown Manhattan, Cooper informed Engel that Motorola had beaten AT&T to the punch on a new project they’d both been trying to develop: The world’s very first cell phone. Cooper’s...

By John Kuroski Apr 13, 2016

Then And Now: The World’s First Cell Phone Looks A Lot Bulkier Than Today’s

On April 3, 1973, Motorola employee Martin Cooper made a very consequential phone call. Dialing up AT&T’s Joel Engel from midtown Manhattan, Cooper informed Engel that Motorola had beaten AT&T to the punch on a new project they’d both been trying to develop: The world’s very first cell phone. Cooper’s...

By John Kuroski April 13, 2016
Titanic Side
Titanic Side

The Only Known Footage Of The Titanic

This incredible Titanic footage is your only chance to glimpse the doomed ship in action -- and see the waters where it sank.

By All That's Interesting Apr 10, 2016

The Only Known Footage Of The Titanic

This incredible Titanic footage is your only chance to glimpse the doomed ship in action -- and see the waters where it sank.

By All That's Interesting April 10, 2016
Slave Revolt On Boat
Slave Revolt On Boat

4 Little-Known Slave Rebellions That Paved The Way For The Civil War And Abolition

From razing New York City to torching Louisiana plantations, these slave rebellions paved the way for the Civil War, and the eventual abolition of slavery.

By Savannah Cox Apr 7, 2016

4 Little-Known Slave Rebellions That Paved The Way For The Civil War And Abolition

From razing New York City to torching Louisiana plantations, these slave rebellions paved the way for the Civil War, and the eventual abolition of slavery.

By Savannah Cox April 7, 2016
Eiffel Tower French Colors
Eiffel Tower French Colors

These 39 Surprising Eiffel Tower Facts And Photos Tell The Story You’ve Never Heard

When you hear the word “Paris,” the first thing that comes to mind is almost certainly the Eiffel Tower. But did you know many Parisians never wanted it built, and protested its construction vehemently? Or that even the French government wanted it torn down just 20 years after its 1889...

By John Kuroski Mar 31, 2016

These 39 Surprising Eiffel Tower Facts And Photos Tell The Story You’ve Never Heard

When you hear the word “Paris,” the first thing that comes to mind is almost certainly the Eiffel Tower. But did you know many Parisians never wanted it built, and protested its construction vehemently? Or that even the French government wanted it torn down just 20 years after its 1889...

By John Kuroski March 31, 2016
Vincent Van Gogh Facts Self Portrait Featured
Vincent Van Gogh Facts Self Portrait Featured

11 Things You Didn’t Know About Vincent Van Gogh

Born March 30th, 1853, Vincent van Gogh would go on to become one of the most legendary figures in all of art history. But there are still many things most people don't know about the troubled painter.

By Erin Kelly Mar 30, 2016

11 Things You Didn’t Know About Vincent Van Gogh

Born March 30th, 1853, Vincent van Gogh would go on to become one of the most legendary figures in all of art history. But there are still many things most people don't know about the troubled painter.

By Erin Kelly March 30, 2016
Historical Strangest Riots Hockey
Historical Strangest Riots Hockey

The Five Strangest Riots In History

From brawling over stolen corpses to rioting over a pile of exploding disco records, history's weirdest riots prove that some people can always be relied upon to form an angry mob.

By Erin Kelly Mar 29, 2016

The Five Strangest Riots In History

From brawling over stolen corpses to rioting over a pile of exploding disco records, history's weirdest riots prove that some people can always be relied upon to form an angry mob.

By Erin Kelly March 29, 2016
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