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Cigarette Ads Benson
Cigarette Ads Benson

History’s Most Ridiculous Cigarette Ads

By now, it’s pretty clear that paying to inhale carcinogens on a regular basis is not a decision made with much consideration for our lungs, wallets and loved ones. Anti-smoking ads are everywhere. But over the last century and before we knew the many dangers of smoking cigarettes, puffing on...

By All That's Interesting Jan 20, 2014

History’s Most Ridiculous Cigarette Ads

By now, it’s pretty clear that paying to inhale carcinogens on a regular basis is not a decision made with much consideration for our lungs, wallets and loved ones. Anti-smoking ads are everywhere. But over the last century and before we knew the many dangers of smoking cigarettes, puffing on...

By All That's Interesting January 20, 2014
Craziest Dictators Kim
Craziest Dictators Kim

The 7 Craziest Dictators In History

Hitler takes the title for most deranged dictator, but these guys are fine examples of the craziest dictators the world has seen.

By Savannah Cox Jan 14, 2014

The 7 Craziest Dictators In History

Hitler takes the title for most deranged dictator, but these guys are fine examples of the craziest dictators the world has seen.

By Savannah Cox January 14, 2014
Women Scientists Ada Lovelace
Women Scientists Ada Lovelace

7 Unknown Women Scientists Who Changed Your Understanding Of Reality

How many female scientists can you name that aren’t Marie Curie? Even today, the stigma about women in science persists, but each of the women in this list have directly contributed to the lexicon of modern life. Unknown Women Scientists: Ada King, Countess of Lovelace The only legitimate child of...

By Savannah Cox Jan 12, 2014

7 Unknown Women Scientists Who Changed Your Understanding Of Reality

How many female scientists can you name that aren’t Marie Curie? Even today, the stigma about women in science persists, but each of the women in this list have directly contributed to the lexicon of modern life. Unknown Women Scientists: Ada King, Countess of Lovelace The only legitimate child of...

By Savannah Cox January 12, 2014
Khmer Ruins
Khmer Ruins

Five Fascinating Lost Civilizations

Lost Civilizations: The Nabataeans Straight out of an Indiana Jones movie, the ancient Nabatean Treasury of Al-Khazneh played host to the final scene of “The Last Crusade” and it’s easy to see why. The mysterious people who occupied Jordan in the sixth century BC are responsible for carving one of...

By Katie Serena Dec 31, 2013

Five Fascinating Lost Civilizations

Lost Civilizations: The Nabataeans Straight out of an Indiana Jones movie, the ancient Nabatean Treasury of Al-Khazneh played host to the final scene of “The Last Crusade” and it’s easy to see why. The mysterious people who occupied Jordan in the sixth century BC are responsible for carving one of...

By Katie Serena December 31, 2013

Five Incredibly Influential Former Slaves

Much has been said and written about Steve McQueen’s “12 Years a Slave,” the film adaption of an 1853 autobiography by Solomon Northup, a free black man who was kidnapped in Washington, D.C. and sold into slavery in 1841. A realistic depiction of the brutality of slavery, the film has...

By All That's Interesting Dec 24, 2013

Five Incredibly Influential Former Slaves

Much has been said and written about Steve McQueen’s “12 Years a Slave,” the film adaption of an 1853 autobiography by Solomon Northup, a free black man who was kidnapped in Washington, D.C. and sold into slavery in 1841. A realistic depiction of the brutality of slavery, the film has...

By All That's Interesting December 24, 2013
Angels And Demons
Angels And Demons

Six Surprising Author Facts That Are Bound To Blow Your Mind

From Roald Dahl's days as a sexy spy to Dan Brown's failed attempts at gaining fame in children's electronic music, these facts about famous authors are down-right odd.

By All That's Interesting Dec 21, 2013

Six Surprising Author Facts That Are Bound To Blow Your Mind

From Roald Dahl's days as a sexy spy to Dan Brown's failed attempts at gaining fame in children's electronic music, these facts about famous authors are down-right odd.

By All That's Interesting December 21, 2013
Clackers
Clackers

Five Low-Tech Christmas Toys To Make Parents Long For The Past

While very few baubles blinked or buzzed under the tree when Dr. Seuss introduced the world to the noise-hating Grinch in 1957, Seuss’s vision of a loud, cacophonous and automated future of the toy industry was rather prophetic. In the 1950s and 60s, toys and games were still very low-tech...

By All That's Interesting Dec 14, 2013

Five Low-Tech Christmas Toys To Make Parents Long For The Past

While very few baubles blinked or buzzed under the tree when Dr. Seuss introduced the world to the noise-hating Grinch in 1957, Seuss’s vision of a loud, cacophonous and automated future of the toy industry was rather prophetic. In the 1950s and 60s, toys and games were still very low-tech...

By All That's Interesting December 14, 2013

The Incredible Origins Of Everyday Items

With superstores, mega malls and big-box retailers filled with thousands of items for conspicuous consumption, modern-day consumers rarely stop to think about how certain products originated. Here’s a few that might surprise you: Paper Or Plastic? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAOZqxoyLMQ Because it’s so lightweight and cushiony, Bubble Wrap has become today’s preferred choice...

By All That's Interesting Dec 9, 2013

The Incredible Origins Of Everyday Items

With superstores, mega malls and big-box retailers filled with thousands of items for conspicuous consumption, modern-day consumers rarely stop to think about how certain products originated. Here’s a few that might surprise you: Paper Or Plastic? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAOZqxoyLMQ Because it’s so lightweight and cushiony, Bubble Wrap has become today’s preferred choice...

By All That's Interesting December 9, 2013
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