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5 People Whose Advanced Ideas Were Way Ahead of Their Time

From feminism to a life-saving act as simple as washing your hands, some advanced ideas were just too big for people to handle at the time.

By Abby Norman • Jan 10, 2016

5 People Whose Advanced Ideas Were Way Ahead of Their Time

From feminism to a life-saving act as simple as washing your hands, some advanced ideas were just too big for people to handle at the time.

By Abby Norman • January 10, 2016

10 Surprisingly Dark Truths About Steve Jobs And Apple

A decade ago, Steve Jobs introduced the iPhone, changing the face of consumer technology. Both Jobs and his company are often revered, but there's a disturbing dark side to both.

By All That's Interesting • Jan 9, 2016

10 Surprisingly Dark Truths About Steve Jobs And Apple

A decade ago, Steve Jobs introduced the iPhone, changing the face of consumer technology. Both Jobs and his company are often revered, but there's a disturbing dark side to both.

By All That's Interesting • January 9, 2016

The Sad Outcome Of America’s War On Poverty, 52 Years Later

In 1964, President Lyndon Johnson declared a war on poverty. Sadly, it's a war we're still fighting, and a war we've always been losing.

By Nickolaus Hines • Jan 8, 2016

The Sad Outcome Of America’s War On Poverty, 52 Years Later

In 1964, President Lyndon Johnson declared a war on poverty. Sadly, it's a war we're still fighting, and a war we've always been losing.

By Nickolaus Hines • January 8, 2016

Everything We Know About Juanita Broaddrick, The Woman Who Says Bill Clinton Raped Her

Juanita Broaddrick made waves when she tweeted that Bill Clinton raped her in 1978. Who is she, and what is her story?

By Abby Norman • Jan 7, 2016

Everything We Know About Juanita Broaddrick, The Woman Who Says Bill Clinton Raped Her

Juanita Broaddrick made waves when she tweeted that Bill Clinton raped her in 1978. Who is she, and what is her story?

By Abby Norman • January 7, 2016

The 7 Most Shocking Election Upsets In American Presidential History

No matter how "inevitable" a U.S. presidential candidate may seem, history shows time and time again that experts can be — and often are —wrong.

By John Schellhase • Jan 7, 2016

The 7 Most Shocking Election Upsets In American Presidential History

No matter how "inevitable" a U.S. presidential candidate may seem, history shows time and time again that experts can be — and often are —wrong.

By John Schellhase • January 7, 2016

How To Buy The Presidency: Four Absurd, Corrupt U.S. Election Laws And Processes

From institutional racism and corporate machinations to government incompetence, these four elements of our electoral process explain why it's not the people who actually choose the president.

By Callie Stewart • Jan 6, 2016

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How To Buy The Presidency: Four Absurd, Corrupt U.S. Election Laws And Processes

From institutional racism and corporate machinations to government incompetence, these four elements of our electoral process explain why it's not the people who actually choose the president.

By Callie Stewart • January 6, 2016

Video Of The Day: 36 Years Ago Today, “Rapper’s Delight” Took Hip Hop Off The Streets And Into The Billboard Top 40

"Rapper's Delight" changed the face of American music culture when it became the first hip hop song to breach the Billboard Top 40.

By Nickolaus Hines • Jan 5, 2016

Video Of The Day: 36 Years Ago Today, “Rapper’s Delight” Took Hip Hop Off The Streets And Into The Billboard Top 40

"Rapper's Delight" changed the face of American music culture when it became the first hip hop song to breach the Billboard Top 40.

By Nickolaus Hines • January 5, 2016

Five Fascinating People Who Inspired Your Favorite Fictional Characters

More of fiction's most famous characters than you'd ever guess were actually inspired by real people, from the world's most beloved detective to Hollywood's creepiest serial killer. Many of those real people are nothing like you might imagine.

By All That's Interesting • Jan 5, 2016

Five Fascinating People Who Inspired Your Favorite Fictional Characters

More of fiction's most famous characters than you'd ever guess were actually inspired by real people, from the world's most beloved detective to Hollywood's creepiest serial killer. Many of those real people are nothing like you might imagine.

By All That's Interesting • January 5, 2016

The Five Biggest Killing Fields In America

What makes an area the perfect place to dispose of a body? Find out as we explore the most notorious killing fields in the United States.

By All That's Interesting • Jan 5, 2016

The Five Biggest Killing Fields In America

What makes an area the perfect place to dispose of a body? Find out as we explore the most notorious killing fields in the United States.

By All That's Interesting • January 5, 2016

15 Great Posts From All That Is Interesting You May Have Missed This Year

The year’s best stuff you may have missed: hippie communes, the women fighting ISIS, bizarre foods around the world, and more. Nothing is off-limits for examination at ATI. As people generally and genuinely curious about the world, we cover not just what is shareable, but substantive. This year, our curiosity...

By All That's Interesting • Dec 31, 2015

15 Great Posts From All That Is Interesting You May Have Missed This Year

The year’s best stuff you may have missed: hippie communes, the women fighting ISIS, bizarre foods around the world, and more. Nothing is off-limits for examination at ATI. As people generally and genuinely curious about the world, we cover not just what is shareable, but substantive. This year, our curiosity...

By All That's Interesting • December 31, 2015