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21 Astounding Joseph Stalin Facts Even The History Buffs Don’t Know

These Joseph Stalin facts reveal the man who wrote the history of 20th-century Soviet Union in blood.

By Richard Stockton • Jul 4, 2017

21 Astounding Joseph Stalin Facts Even The History Buffs Don’t Know

These Joseph Stalin facts reveal the man who wrote the history of 20th-century Soviet Union in blood.

By Richard Stockton • July 4, 2017

The Story Behind Albert Einstein’s Iconic Tongue Photo

As it turns out, the iconic photo was nearly never published in the first place.

By Richard Stockton • Jul 3, 2017

The Story Behind Albert Einstein’s Iconic Tongue Photo

As it turns out, the iconic photo was nearly never published in the first place.

By Richard Stockton • July 3, 2017

22 Fascinating Facts About Nikola Tesla, History’s Greatest “Mad Scientist”

Often overshadowed by his one-time employer, Thomas Edison, Serbian-born inventor, engineer, and physicist Nikola Tesla is known mostly as the archetypical “mad scientist” behind breakthroughs like the AC induction motor and the Tesla coil. While Tesla indeed enjoyed a successful career as an inventor, his personal life was a different...

By Gabe Paoletti • Jul 1, 2017

22 Fascinating Facts About Nikola Tesla, History’s Greatest “Mad Scientist”

Often overshadowed by his one-time employer, Thomas Edison, Serbian-born inventor, engineer, and physicist Nikola Tesla is known mostly as the archetypical “mad scientist” behind breakthroughs like the AC induction motor and the Tesla coil. While Tesla indeed enjoyed a successful career as an inventor, his personal life was a different...

By Gabe Paoletti • July 1, 2017

7 Disturbing Facts About Thomas Jefferson, From Racism To Rape

From running a child slave operation to nearly causing an economic depression, this is the side of Thomas Jefferson that the history books would rather forget.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 30, 2017

7 Disturbing Facts About Thomas Jefferson, From Racism To Rape

From running a child slave operation to nearly causing an economic depression, this is the side of Thomas Jefferson that the history books would rather forget.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 30, 2017

25 Reconstruction Era Images That’ll Change Your View Of American History

During Reconstruction, African-Americans were able to engage in civic life in ways that they wouldn't be able to again for another 100 years.

By Gabe Paoletti • Jun 28, 2017

25 Reconstruction Era Images That’ll Change Your View Of American History

During Reconstruction, African-Americans were able to engage in civic life in ways that they wouldn't be able to again for another 100 years.

By Gabe Paoletti • June 28, 2017

25 Fun Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About P.T. Barnum

These fascinating P.T. Barnum facts reveal the story of the infamous showman who brought Barnum & Bailey Circus to the world.

By John Kuroski • Jun 24, 2017

25 Fun Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About P.T. Barnum

These fascinating P.T. Barnum facts reveal the story of the infamous showman who brought Barnum & Bailey Circus to the world.

By John Kuroski • June 24, 2017

French Fitness Model Killed By Exploding Whipped Cream Can

Rebecca Burger, a well-known Instagram model, was killed after a whipped cream can exploded and struck her in the chest.

By All That's Interesting • Jun 22, 2017

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French Fitness Model Killed By Exploding Whipped Cream Can

Rebecca Burger, a well-known Instagram model, was killed after a whipped cream can exploded and struck her in the chest.

By All That's Interesting • June 22, 2017

33 Vintage Beach Bum Photos That Will Have You Heading For The Coast

"On the beach, the bums spend every minute they can surfboarding, sunning, guzzling beer, making friends."

By Kellen Perry • Jun 20, 2017

33 Vintage Beach Bum Photos That Will Have You Heading For The Coast

"On the beach, the bums spend every minute they can surfboarding, sunning, guzzling beer, making friends."

By Kellen Perry • June 20, 2017

33 Incredible Mugshots Of Iconic Figures Throughout History

From Kurt Cobain to Martin Luther King Jr., see some of history's most famous mugshots and learn why these iconic figures were arrested in the first place.

By John Kuroski • Jun 16, 2017

33 Incredible Mugshots Of Iconic Figures Throughout History

From Kurt Cobain to Martin Luther King Jr., see some of history's most famous mugshots and learn why these iconic figures were arrested in the first place.

By John Kuroski • June 16, 2017

Bernie Sanders’ Political Career — Captured By The Photographer Who May Know Him Best

Say what you will about Bernie Sanders (and people have said a lot), the man is consistent. The Senator from Vermont’s stance on an array of issues — and emphasis on using a grassroots base to achieve them — have remained remarkably unchanged for decades. Even his look — skinny...

By All That's Interesting • Jun 13, 2017

Bernie Sanders’ Political Career — Captured By The Photographer Who May Know Him Best

Say what you will about Bernie Sanders (and people have said a lot), the man is consistent. The Senator from Vermont’s stance on an array of issues — and emphasis on using a grassroots base to achieve them — have remained remarkably unchanged for decades. Even his look — skinny...

By All That's Interesting • June 13, 2017