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American Myths Cowboy

10 American History Myths You Probably Believe

Despite its brevity, US history has provided us with numerous colorful characters and significant events to examine. From quirky inventors to red-blooded patriots, the annals of this country’s history are filled with wondrous tales and exploits of those before us. And, of course, more than a few myths have snuck...

By Katie Serena Feb 11, 2015

10 American History Myths You Probably Believe

Despite its brevity, US history has provided us with numerous colorful characters and significant events to examine. From quirky inventors to red-blooded patriots, the annals of this country’s history are filled with wondrous tales and exploits of those before us. And, of course, more than a few myths have snuck...

By Katie Serena February 11, 2015
Worlds Largest Couple
Worlds Largest Couple

What Did The “World’s Largest Couple” Look Like 100 Years Ago?

Today, obesity is not so much a rarity as it is an international epidemic. 100 years ago, being the world's largest couple meant belonging to a circus.

By John Schellhase Feb 10, 2015

What Did The “World’s Largest Couple” Look Like 100 Years Ago?

Today, obesity is not so much a rarity as it is an international epidemic. 100 years ago, being the world's largest couple meant belonging to a circus.

By John Schellhase February 10, 2015
Midwife History Ether
Midwife History Ether

The Complicated Birth Of Midwifery

Around 353,000 babies are born every day. Some of them will be born in hospitals, others at home with the assistance of a midwife or doula, while others will make their grand entrance in the back of a car or ambulance somewhere in between home and hospital. The history of...

By Abby Norman Feb 9, 2015

The Complicated Birth Of Midwifery

Around 353,000 babies are born every day. Some of them will be born in hospitals, others at home with the assistance of a midwife or doula, while others will make their grand entrance in the back of a car or ambulance somewhere in between home and hospital. The history of...

By Abby Norman February 9, 2015
Baby
Baby

Lead, Mercury And Death: Beauty’s Historically High Cost

From magazines to makeup commercials, the public is bombarded with images of fabricated youth and beauty all courtesy of cosmetics. We’re not here to talk about whether or not the ads are realistic; everyone knows that celebrities are real people with acne and pit stains. However, most people don’t realize...

By Susan Sims Feb 8, 2015

Lead, Mercury And Death: Beauty’s Historically High Cost

From magazines to makeup commercials, the public is bombarded with images of fabricated youth and beauty all courtesy of cosmetics. We’re not here to talk about whether or not the ads are realistic; everyone knows that celebrities are real people with acne and pit stains. However, most people don’t realize...

By Susan Sims February 8, 2015
Foreign Legion 1859 Drummer
Foreign Legion 1859 Drummer

Run Away With The French Foreign Legion

No matter how carefully you plan out your life, sooner or later it’s all going to fall apart on you. When that happens, and the divorce papers show up or the parking fines get to be too much to bear, you might find yourself tempted to throw it all away...

By Richard Stockton Feb 5, 2015

Run Away With The French Foreign Legion

No matter how carefully you plan out your life, sooner or later it’s all going to fall apart on you. When that happens, and the divorce papers show up or the parking fines get to be too much to bear, you might find yourself tempted to throw it all away...

By Richard Stockton February 5, 2015
Female Aviators Coleman Desk
Female Aviators Coleman Desk

7 Brilliant Female Aviators Besides Amelia Earhart

Before “Coffee, Tea or Me” there was Amelia Earhart, the headstrong, accomplished pilot who disappeared during a flight around the world in 1937. But Earhart was one of many women who punched society’s expectations in the chops and learned to fly. Some of these women would make the ultimate sacrifice...

By Susan Sims Feb 2, 2015

7 Brilliant Female Aviators Besides Amelia Earhart

Before “Coffee, Tea or Me” there was Amelia Earhart, the headstrong, accomplished pilot who disappeared during a flight around the world in 1937. But Earhart was one of many women who punched society’s expectations in the chops and learned to fly. Some of these women would make the ultimate sacrifice...

By Susan Sims February 2, 2015
Child Abuse
Child Abuse

5 Horrifying Acts Of Child Abuse That Used To Be Totally Legal

Children are a blessing, so says the sage, but you’d never know that by watching the way adults have treated kids for centuries. Because of their small size and lack of development, children are uniquely vulnerable to mistreatment at the hands of the larger, allegedly more sophisticated, grown-ups. In most...

By Richard Stockton Feb 1, 2015

5 Horrifying Acts Of Child Abuse That Used To Be Totally Legal

Children are a blessing, so says the sage, but you’d never know that by watching the way adults have treated kids for centuries. Because of their small size and lack of development, children are uniquely vulnerable to mistreatment at the hands of the larger, allegedly more sophisticated, grown-ups. In most...

By Richard Stockton February 1, 2015
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