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Blame It On The Mistletoe: The History Of A Holiday Kissing Tradition

The fascinating history of the mistletoe tradition and the truth about the plant under which we steal kisses: it actually sucks the life out of trees.

By Abby Norman • Dec 28, 2014

Blame It On The Mistletoe: The History Of A Holiday Kissing Tradition

The fascinating history of the mistletoe tradition and the truth about the plant under which we steal kisses: it actually sucks the life out of trees.

By Abby Norman • December 28, 2014

The Accomplishments Of Kim Jong-Il As Understood By North Koreans

A country is only as strong as the propaganda it sells to its people and the world. In that case, Kim Jong Il's North Korea is a heavyweight champion.

By Richard Stockton • Dec 27, 2014

The Accomplishments Of Kim Jong-Il As Understood By North Koreans

A country is only as strong as the propaganda it sells to its people and the world. In that case, Kim Jong Il's North Korea is a heavyweight champion.

By Richard Stockton • December 27, 2014

Banned In America: Books, Films, Ads And More

These books, movies, advertisements, toys and ideas have all been banned in America at one point or another.

By Kiri Picone • Dec 26, 2014

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Banned In America: Books, Films, Ads And More

These books, movies, advertisements, toys and ideas have all been banned in America at one point or another.

By Kiri Picone • December 26, 2014

The Weirdest Disasters In Human History

Disasters have shaped the course of history. The weirdest disasters have shaped urban myths and folklore.

By Susan Sims • Dec 23, 2014

The Weirdest Disasters In Human History

Disasters have shaped the course of history. The weirdest disasters have shaped urban myths and folklore.

By Susan Sims • December 23, 2014

Vintage Christmas Ads: Sexist, Offensive And Just Plain Weird

From chain-smoking Santa to gifting guns, these vintage Christmas ads are so offensive, sexist and bizarre that it's hard to believe they're real.

By Kiri Picone • Dec 22, 2014

Vintage Christmas Ads: Sexist, Offensive And Just Plain Weird

From chain-smoking Santa to gifting guns, these vintage Christmas ads are so offensive, sexist and bizarre that it's hard to believe they're real.

By Kiri Picone • December 22, 2014

The 10 Most Iconic Wild West Figures

The Wild West might be long gone, but it has left us with a slew of iconic figures that still remain incredibly popular to this day. Lawmen, outlaws, frontiersmen, pioneers, the Old West had it all. If there is something that the West was good at, it was taking a...

By All That's Interesting • Dec 20, 2014

The 10 Most Iconic Wild West Figures

The Wild West might be long gone, but it has left us with a slew of iconic figures that still remain incredibly popular to this day. Lawmen, outlaws, frontiersmen, pioneers, the Old West had it all. If there is something that the West was good at, it was taking a...

By All That's Interesting • December 20, 2014

Jim Crow’s Disturbing History In Photos

Far from signifying the end of slavery and racism, the Civil War's finish only initiated a new wave of discrimination: Jim Crow.

By Richard Stockton • Dec 19, 2014

Jim Crow’s Disturbing History In Photos

Far from signifying the end of slavery and racism, the Civil War's finish only initiated a new wave of discrimination: Jim Crow.

By Richard Stockton • December 19, 2014

Seances: When Manipulating The Desperate Was Big Business

The history of the seance is one of seeing the sad and vulnerable as an easy business opportunity, adding gauze and then calling it a party.

By Erin Kelly • Dec 18, 2014

Seances: When Manipulating The Desperate Was Big Business

The history of the seance is one of seeing the sad and vulnerable as an easy business opportunity, adding gauze and then calling it a party.

By Erin Kelly • December 18, 2014

10 Staggeringly Amazing UNESCO World Heritage Sites

From impressive monuments to incredible national parks, these are the ten most amazing UNESCO World Heritage Sites on Earth.

By All That's Interesting • Dec 16, 2014

10 Staggeringly Amazing UNESCO World Heritage Sites

From impressive monuments to incredible national parks, these are the ten most amazing UNESCO World Heritage Sites on Earth.

By All That's Interesting • December 16, 2014

Life Under The Shah Of Iran Before 1979, In 47 Revealing Photos

These fascinating photos of life under the Shah of Iran before 1979 reveal just how similar the country was to the Western nations that are now its enemies.

By Savannah Cox • Dec 15, 2014

Life Under The Shah Of Iran Before 1979, In 47 Revealing Photos

These fascinating photos of life under the Shah of Iran before 1979 reveal just how similar the country was to the Western nations that are now its enemies.

By Savannah Cox • December 15, 2014