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Charles Manson Facts That Reveal The Man Behind The Monster

Whether it's his abusive mother or his mind-control program with the CIA, these Charles Manson facts will upend all of your assumptions.

By Natasha Ishak Mar 14, 2016

Charles Manson Facts That Reveal The Man Behind The Monster

Whether it's his abusive mother or his mind-control program with the CIA, these Charles Manson facts will upend all of your assumptions.

By Natasha Ishak March 14, 2016

Killing Hitler: Inside The Countless Plots To Overthrow The German Fuhrer

Few people have been the target of as many assassination attempts as Adolf Hitler. None of them worked out as planned.

By Richard Stockton Mar 11, 2016

Killing Hitler: Inside The Countless Plots To Overthrow The German Fuhrer

Few people have been the target of as many assassination attempts as Adolf Hitler. None of them worked out as planned.

By Richard Stockton March 11, 2016

Audio Of The Day: Hear The Famous Voice That Made The First Phone Call Ever, 130 Years Ago

Listen to this rare, 130-year-old recording of the famous voice that made the first phone call ever, recently restored by the Smithsonian.

By Nickolaus Hines Mar 10, 2016

Audio Of The Day: Hear The Famous Voice That Made The First Phone Call Ever, 130 Years Ago

Listen to this rare, 130-year-old recording of the famous voice that made the first phone call ever, recently restored by the Smithsonian.

By Nickolaus Hines March 10, 2016

Then And Now: The World’s Very First Computer Vs. Today’s Supercomputers

See the world's very first computer and compare its now laughably limited capabilities with those of the amazing supercomputers of today.

By Nickolaus Hines Mar 9, 2016

Then And Now: The World’s Very First Computer Vs. Today’s Supercomputers

See the world's very first computer and compare its now laughably limited capabilities with those of the amazing supercomputers of today.

By Nickolaus Hines March 9, 2016

Famous Inventors Who Don’t Deserve Credit For Their Most Well-Known Creation

These famous inventors don't actually deserve credit for the inventions that made them famous. Here's who we should be remembering instead.

By John Kuroski Mar 7, 2016

Famous Inventors Who Don’t Deserve Credit For Their Most Well-Known Creation

These famous inventors don't actually deserve credit for the inventions that made them famous. Here's who we should be remembering instead.

By John Kuroski March 7, 2016

Why This Woman Conquered Niagara Falls In A Pickle Barrel

Meet Annie Edson Taylor and learn why the tale behind her infamous stunt is as fascinating as the stunt itself.

By Nickolaus Hines Mar 6, 2016

Why This Woman Conquered Niagara Falls In A Pickle Barrel

Meet Annie Edson Taylor and learn why the tale behind her infamous stunt is as fascinating as the stunt itself.

By Nickolaus Hines March 6, 2016

How The Swedish Government Spent $930 Million On One Day

On Dagen H, the day Sweden switched its driving lane from the left to the right, chaos ensued — and the cost of the change was staggering.

By Nickolaus Hines Mar 4, 2016

How The Swedish Government Spent $930 Million On One Day

On Dagen H, the day Sweden switched its driving lane from the left to the right, chaos ensued — and the cost of the change was staggering.

By Nickolaus Hines March 4, 2016

The Time Dr. Seuss Made The Seven Lady Godivas — A Picture Book Filled With Naked Ladies

The Seven Lady Godivas, Dr. Seuss' forgotten adult book, was filled to the brim with naked women, peeping toms, and much, much more.

By Nickolaus Hines Mar 2, 2016

The Time Dr. Seuss Made The Seven Lady Godivas — A Picture Book Filled With Naked Ladies

The Seven Lady Godivas, Dr. Seuss' forgotten adult book, was filled to the brim with naked women, peeping toms, and much, much more.

By Nickolaus Hines March 2, 2016

25 Bizarre But Beautiful Communist-Era Posters For Oscar-Worthy Hollywood Movies

The stark, often surreal portrayals of Hollywood’s most beloved films revealed a startling — and intentional — divide between the East and West.

By All That's Interesting Feb 27, 2016

25 Bizarre But Beautiful Communist-Era Posters For Oscar-Worthy Hollywood Movies

The stark, often surreal portrayals of Hollywood’s most beloved films revealed a startling — and intentional — divide between the East and West.

By All That's Interesting February 27, 2016

Did Nazi Research Actually Contribute Anything Valuable To Medical Science?

It goes without saying that Nazi research into medical science was brutal and inhumane, but did they also discover anything useful or beneficial?

By Richard Stockton Feb 25, 2016

Did Nazi Research Actually Contribute Anything Valuable To Medical Science?

It goes without saying that Nazi research into medical science was brutal and inhumane, but did they also discover anything useful or beneficial?

By Richard Stockton February 25, 2016