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7 War-Time Inventions That You Use Every Day

Sorry, Edwin Starr. It turns out that war is good for absolutely…something. The life-or-death havoc of war electrifies human creativity in a powerful way. A number of the world’s most useful inventions have come from the military. Some appeared by accident, others as solutions to particular problems that seem much...

By John Schellhase • Apr 25, 2015

7 War-Time Inventions That You Use Every Day

Sorry, Edwin Starr. It turns out that war is good for absolutely…something. The life-or-death havoc of war electrifies human creativity in a powerful way. A number of the world’s most useful inventions have come from the military. Some appeared by accident, others as solutions to particular problems that seem much...

By John Schellhase • April 25, 2015

Where Are Their Kids? The Living Descendants Of Famous Historical Figures

Have you ever wondered what happened to the children of Stalin, Einstein, or the leaders of Nazi Germany? These are their stories.

By Richard Stockton • Apr 22, 2015

Where Are Their Kids? The Living Descendants Of Famous Historical Figures

Have you ever wondered what happened to the children of Stalin, Einstein, or the leaders of Nazi Germany? These are their stories.

By Richard Stockton • April 22, 2015

21 Prince Philip Quotes That Are Painfully Politically Incorrect

Over the years, Prince Philip has garnered quite a following, mainly for his uncanny ability to put his foot in his mouth when he speaks.

By Savannah Cox • Apr 19, 2015

21 Prince Philip Quotes That Are Painfully Politically Incorrect

Over the years, Prince Philip has garnered quite a following, mainly for his uncanny ability to put his foot in his mouth when he speaks.

By Savannah Cox • April 19, 2015

Vintage Portland: The City Of Roses Over Time

From a strip of land that cost just 25 cents to one of the nations most important cities, see vintage Portland in all its glory.

By Kiri Picone • Apr 19, 2015

Vintage Portland: The City Of Roses Over Time

From a strip of land that cost just 25 cents to one of the nations most important cities, see vintage Portland in all its glory.

By Kiri Picone • April 19, 2015

An Illustrated History Of The Pin-Up Girl

Behind the teasing sexiness, pin-up girls tells the story of how war, markets, and sexuality shape society and norms.

By Erin Kelly • Apr 18, 2015

An Illustrated History Of The Pin-Up Girl

Behind the teasing sexiness, pin-up girls tells the story of how war, markets, and sexuality shape society and norms.

By Erin Kelly • April 18, 2015

A Postman’s Dedication: The Pebble Castle of Ferdinand Cheval

In a project that lasted over 30 years, postman Ferdinand Cheval built a massive pebble castle using materials that he found during his daily mail route.

By All That's Interesting • Apr 17, 2015

A Postman’s Dedication: The Pebble Castle of Ferdinand Cheval

In a project that lasted over 30 years, postman Ferdinand Cheval built a massive pebble castle using materials that he found during his daily mail route.

By All That's Interesting • April 17, 2015

The Life Of Polly Adler, One Of The First Modern Female Moguls

In many ways, Polly Adler's rags to riches tale is exemplary of the American Dream. Who was she?

By Abby Norman • Apr 14, 2015

The Life Of Polly Adler, One Of The First Modern Female Moguls

In many ways, Polly Adler's rags to riches tale is exemplary of the American Dream. Who was she?

By Abby Norman • April 14, 2015

Laura Bridgman Paved The Way For Helen Keller, So Why Have You Never Heard Of Her?

Famous teacher Annie Sullivan said that Laura Bridgman was "intellectually superior" to Helen Keller. So why do the history books forget her?

By Abby Norman • Apr 13, 2015

Laura Bridgman Paved The Way For Helen Keller, So Why Have You Never Heard Of Her?

Famous teacher Annie Sullivan said that Laura Bridgman was "intellectually superior" to Helen Keller. So why do the history books forget her?

By Abby Norman • April 13, 2015

Better Know A Saint: Philip Neri

Everybody knows that one jerk who's always bright and chipper and who never has a bad word to say about anybody else. Saint Philip was one of those.

By Richard Stockton • Apr 10, 2015

Better Know A Saint: Philip Neri

Everybody knows that one jerk who's always bright and chipper and who never has a bad word to say about anybody else. Saint Philip was one of those.

By Richard Stockton • April 10, 2015

What We Love This Week, Volume CXVII

Stunning Photos Of A Camel Train Across Cable Beach, Australia With picturesque views of the Indian Ocean and a virtually flat swath of white, sandy beach, Broome, Australia’s Cable Beach has attracted tourists for decades. Add a camel ride at sunset, where their silhouettes are reflected by the wet sand...

By Savannah Cox • Apr 10, 2015

What We Love This Week, Volume CXVII

Stunning Photos Of A Camel Train Across Cable Beach, Australia With picturesque views of the Indian Ocean and a virtually flat swath of white, sandy beach, Broome, Australia’s Cable Beach has attracted tourists for decades. Add a camel ride at sunset, where their silhouettes are reflected by the wet sand...

By Savannah Cox • April 10, 2015