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The 8 Most Bad-Ass Women Of World War II

The heroics of the women fighting in WW2 will amaze and enlighten you. Read more about the bad-ass women that helped win the war.

By Erin Kelly Jun 14, 2016

The 8 Most Bad-Ass Women Of World War II

The heroics of the women fighting in WW2 will amaze and enlighten you. Read more about the bad-ass women that helped win the war.

By Erin Kelly June 14, 2016

Summer Of 1977 In New York City

From the blackout to the .44 caliber killer, these photos of New York City in the summer of 1977 reveal a city on the brink of collapse.

By All That's Interesting Jun 13, 2016

Summer Of 1977 In New York City

From the blackout to the .44 caliber killer, these photos of New York City in the summer of 1977 reveal a city on the brink of collapse.

By All That's Interesting June 13, 2016

Inside The Chichijima Incident, George H.W. Bush’s Harrowing Escape From Cannibal Enemies During World War II

Though he narrowly escaped, almost all of Bush's fellow pilots were tortured, killed, and eaten on that fateful day in September 1944 that became known as the Chichijima Incident.

By Kaleena Fraga Jun 12, 2016

Inside The Chichijima Incident, George H.W. Bush’s Harrowing Escape From Cannibal Enemies During World War II

Though he narrowly escaped, almost all of Bush's fellow pilots were tortured, killed, and eaten on that fateful day in September 1944 that became known as the Chichijima Incident.

By Kaleena Fraga June 12, 2016

Weegee Photos Of Post-Prohibition NYC Gang Wars

Weegee, the world's first paparazzo, documented the brutality of New York's gang wars of the 1930s and 1940s like no one before or since.

By Savannah Cox Jun 10, 2016

Weegee Photos Of Post-Prohibition NYC Gang Wars

Weegee, the world's first paparazzo, documented the brutality of New York's gang wars of the 1930s and 1940s like no one before or since.

By Savannah Cox June 10, 2016

The Worst War Crimes Ever Imaginable

These horrific war crimes reveal a humanity that isn't good or bad, but absolutely sadistic.

By John Kuroski Jun 2, 2016

The Worst War Crimes Ever Imaginable

These horrific war crimes reveal a humanity that isn't good or bad, but absolutely sadistic.

By John Kuroski June 2, 2016

35 Ellis Island Immigration Photos That Capture American Diversity

Contrary to what some might have you believe, American identity can look like many things. These Ellis Island immigration photos prove it.

By Erin Kelly May 25, 2016

35 Ellis Island Immigration Photos That Capture American Diversity

Contrary to what some might have you believe, American identity can look like many things. These Ellis Island immigration photos prove it.

By Erin Kelly May 25, 2016

21 Little-Known Facts That Reveal John Lennon

These surprising John Lennon facts reveal the ugly, funny, and bizarre side of the Beatles frontman you thought you knew.

By Erin Kelly May 25, 2016

21 Little-Known Facts That Reveal John Lennon

These surprising John Lennon facts reveal the ugly, funny, and bizarre side of the Beatles frontman you thought you knew.

By Erin Kelly May 25, 2016

The Shocking Story Of Olga Hepnarová, A Truck-Driving Mass Murderess

In one fell swoop, 22-year-old Olga Hepnarová killed eight people and injured dozens more in Prague. Here's her chilling story.

By Savannah Cox May 12, 2016

The Shocking Story Of Olga Hepnarová, A Truck-Driving Mass Murderess

In one fell swoop, 22-year-old Olga Hepnarová killed eight people and injured dozens more in Prague. Here's her chilling story.

By Savannah Cox May 12, 2016

1960s Paris: 44 Striking Photos of Reconstruction and Upheaval

These stunning pictures of Paris in the 1960s reveal the world's most glamorous city in its both coolest and most tumultuous decade.

By Erin Kelly May 12, 2016

1960s Paris: 44 Striking Photos of Reconstruction and Upheaval

These stunning pictures of Paris in the 1960s reveal the world's most glamorous city in its both coolest and most tumultuous decade.

By Erin Kelly May 12, 2016

25 Winston Churchill Quotes That Will Inspire You — And 6 That Will Shock You

These Winston Churchill quotes will dazzle you with their wit and shock you with their hate. You only thought you knew this man.

By John Kuroski May 10, 2016

25 Winston Churchill Quotes That Will Inspire You — And 6 That Will Shock You

These Winston Churchill quotes will dazzle you with their wit and shock you with their hate. You only thought you knew this man.

By John Kuroski May 10, 2016