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The Trainspotting Generation: Ready For A Sequel?

The 1996 film brought the late 20th century heroin epidemic to popular audiences. Here's what that epidemic looked like — and how it compares to the crisis today.

By All That's Interesting • Jan 29, 2017

The Trainspotting Generation: Ready For A Sequel?

The 1996 film brought the late 20th century heroin epidemic to popular audiences. Here's what that epidemic looked like — and how it compares to the crisis today.

By All That's Interesting • January 29, 2017

How Ronald Reagan Paved The Way For Donald Trump

Ronald Reagan was President 30 years ago, but the long shadow he cast still covers American politics.

By Richard Stockton • Jan 27, 2017

How Ronald Reagan Paved The Way For Donald Trump

Ronald Reagan was President 30 years ago, but the long shadow he cast still covers American politics.

By Richard Stockton • January 27, 2017

8 Momentous Innovations Brought To You By Overlooked Female Inventors

From beer to dishwashers to Kevlar, these women's inventions have changed the way the world works.

By Erin Kelly • Jan 26, 2017

8 Momentous Innovations Brought To You By Overlooked Female Inventors

From beer to dishwashers to Kevlar, these women's inventions have changed the way the world works.

By Erin Kelly • January 26, 2017

5 Criminals Who Say That Fiction Inspired Their Crimes

From the "vampire killer" to the "Nut Cases," some people not only get the wrong ideas from fictional works, they then bring those ideas to life.

By Erin Kelly • Jan 25, 2017

5 Criminals Who Say That Fiction Inspired Their Crimes

From the "vampire killer" to the "Nut Cases," some people not only get the wrong ideas from fictional works, they then bring those ideas to life.

By Erin Kelly • January 25, 2017

More Than 800 U.S. Victims Of Forced Sterilization Found To Be Still Living

For decades, forced sterilization was legal in dozens of U.S. states. A recently-discovered filing cabinet shines light on how racist the program was.

By John Kuroski • Jan 24, 2017

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More Than 800 U.S. Victims Of Forced Sterilization Found To Be Still Living

For decades, forced sterilization was legal in dozens of U.S. states. A recently-discovered filing cabinet shines light on how racist the program was.

By John Kuroski • January 24, 2017

Why Cavemen’s Teeth Were Healthier Than Ours

Turns out cavemen cared about dental hygiene — and may have something to teach us about the ways we care for our teeth.

By Krissy Howard • Jan 23, 2017

Why Cavemen’s Teeth Were Healthier Than Ours

Turns out cavemen cared about dental hygiene — and may have something to teach us about the ways we care for our teeth.

By Krissy Howard • January 23, 2017

Jeannette Rankin: A Different Kind Of “First” Lady

The pioneering yet often overlooked career of Jeannette Rankin, the first women ever in the U.S. Congress.

By Savannah Cox • Jan 18, 2017

Jeannette Rankin: A Different Kind Of “First” Lady

The pioneering yet often overlooked career of Jeannette Rankin, the first women ever in the U.S. Congress.

By Savannah Cox • January 18, 2017

How Did People Wake Up Before Alarm Clocks?

Even though waking up is the least enjoyable event of the day, humans sure have come up with a lot of ways to summon it.

By All That's Interesting • Jan 18, 2017

How Did People Wake Up Before Alarm Clocks?

Even though waking up is the least enjoyable event of the day, humans sure have come up with a lot of ways to summon it.

By All That's Interesting • January 18, 2017

How The Face Of White Nationalism Changed His Mind On Race

Many regarded Derek Black as the future of white nationalism — but then he went to college, and abandoned the movement entirely.

By All That's Interesting • Jan 16, 2017

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How The Face Of White Nationalism Changed His Mind On Race

Many regarded Derek Black as the future of white nationalism — but then he went to college, and abandoned the movement entirely.

By All That's Interesting • January 16, 2017

Inside The Alt-Right: An Explainer

The alt-right has come from nowhere to reshape Western politics. Who are these people, what do they want, and where do they want to take the U.S.?

By Richard Stockton • Jan 15, 2017

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Inside The Alt-Right: An Explainer

The alt-right has come from nowhere to reshape Western politics. Who are these people, what do they want, and where do they want to take the U.S.?

By Richard Stockton • January 15, 2017

Why Einstein Turned Down The Presidency Of Israel

Had he so desired, the "Father of Relativity" could have been Israel's second president.

By All That's Interesting • Jan 12, 2017

Why Einstein Turned Down The Presidency Of Israel

Had he so desired, the "Father of Relativity" could have been Israel's second president.

By All That's Interesting • January 12, 2017

Vegan Animal Rights Activist Denied Passport For Being Too Annoying

A Swiss village has denied an animal-rights activist's application for naturalization after she campaigned against local traditions such as putting bells on cows and piglet racing.

By All That's Interesting • Jan 11, 2017

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Vegan Animal Rights Activist Denied Passport For Being Too Annoying

A Swiss village has denied an animal-rights activist's application for naturalization after she campaigned against local traditions such as putting bells on cows and piglet racing.

By All That's Interesting • January 11, 2017