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‘Til Death Don’t Us Part: A History Of Ghost Marriage

The idea of marrying a dead person is older than the Magna Carta — and it's called ghost marriage.

By All That's Interesting • Mar 22, 2016

‘Til Death Don’t Us Part: A History Of Ghost Marriage

The idea of marrying a dead person is older than the Magna Carta — and it's called ghost marriage.

By All That's Interesting • March 22, 2016

Executions, Informants, And Flamboyance: The American Mafia In The 1980s

A look at the 1980s mafia, when drugs, informants, and money ruled the day -- and the organization's downfall was just around the corner.

By Alexander Baldwin • Mar 17, 2016

Executions, Informants, And Flamboyance: The American Mafia In The 1980s

A look at the 1980s mafia, when drugs, informants, and money ruled the day -- and the organization's downfall was just around the corner.

By Alexander Baldwin • March 17, 2016

What’s The Happiest Country In The World? The Answer Might Surprise You

Find out the happiest country in the world, not to mention the unhappiest country, and whether or not the world itself is actually happy.

By John Kuroski • Mar 17, 2016

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What’s The Happiest Country In The World? The Answer Might Surprise You

Find out the happiest country in the world, not to mention the unhappiest country, and whether or not the world itself is actually happy.

By John Kuroski • March 17, 2016

Nathan Bett: Learning to Disappear

We live in a world of constant documentation: our meals, our travels, our friends — if you have as much a smartphone, all of that likely exists in some pictorial form. But just how do we document the relationship between the photographed, and those doing the photographing? Nathan Bett answers...

By All That's Interesting • Mar 17, 2016

Nathan Bett: Learning to Disappear

We live in a world of constant documentation: our meals, our travels, our friends — if you have as much a smartphone, all of that likely exists in some pictorial form. But just how do we document the relationship between the photographed, and those doing the photographing? Nathan Bett answers...

By All That's Interesting • March 17, 2016

The Stories Behind The Six Most Unforgettable Betrayals in History

From Cold War spies to Aztec conquerors, these famous betrayals are a reminder that human history isn't marked solely by acts of goodwill.

By Abby Norman • Mar 15, 2016

The Stories Behind The Six Most Unforgettable Betrayals in History

From Cold War spies to Aztec conquerors, these famous betrayals are a reminder that human history isn't marked solely by acts of goodwill.

By Abby Norman • March 15, 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 • 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

Photo Of The Day: The Glorious Rise And Tragic Fall Of A World Record Mustache

Witness the incredible five-foot-long 'stache that earned John Roy a decades-long reign as the longest mustache world record holder.

By Nickolaus Hines • Mar 12, 2016

Photo Of The Day: The Glorious Rise And Tragic Fall Of A World Record Mustache

Witness the incredible five-foot-long 'stache that earned John Roy a decades-long reign as the longest mustache world record holder.

By Nickolaus Hines • March 12, 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

Piercing: A Cultural History Of Holes

The history of piercing goes back at least as far as the oldest human mummy, and has taken many odd but often beautiful turns along the way.

By All That's Interesting • Mar 10, 2016

Piercing: A Cultural History Of Holes

The history of piercing goes back at least as far as the oldest human mummy, and has taken many odd but often beautiful turns along the way.

By All That's Interesting • March 10, 2016

6 Brilliant Female Scientists Who Didn’t Get The Recognition They Deserved

Despite contributing so much to the world, many female scientists have failed to receive the acclaim that should have been theirs. Here are just some of the most important.

By Teresa Cantero • Mar 8, 2016

6 Brilliant Female Scientists Who Didn’t Get The Recognition They Deserved

Despite contributing so much to the world, many female scientists have failed to receive the acclaim that should have been theirs. Here are just some of the most important.

By Teresa Cantero • March 8, 2016

What Are Baby Hatches?

Last month, Switzerland opened its eighth baby hatch. Here's what it is and why it's so controversial.

By Teresa Cantero • Mar 8, 2016

What Are Baby Hatches?

Last month, Switzerland opened its eighth baby hatch. Here's what it is and why it's so controversial.

By Teresa Cantero • March 8, 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