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35 Offensively Sexist Vintage Ads

From the mustache trainer to PEP Vitamins for women to whatever a health jolting chair is, these vintage ads are both hilarious and highly offensive.

By Erin Kelly • Mar 21, 2014

35 Offensively Sexist Vintage Ads

From the mustache trainer to PEP Vitamins for women to whatever a health jolting chair is, these vintage ads are both hilarious and highly offensive.

By Erin Kelly • March 21, 2014

The Evolution Of Madonna’s Feminist Message

Encouraging women to embrace and express their sexuality, Madonna's brand of feminism has been in the making for over a quarter of a century.

By All That's Interesting • Mar 20, 2014

The Evolution Of Madonna’s Feminist Message

Encouraging women to embrace and express their sexuality, Madonna's brand of feminism has been in the making for over a quarter of a century.

By All That's Interesting • March 20, 2014

History’s Cool Kids: The Best Of Old School Cool

From Mick Jagger hanging out with Andy Warhol to David Bowie's epic mugshot, enjoy this gallery of the best of old school cool.

By Alexander Baldwin • Mar 19, 2014

History’s Cool Kids: The Best Of Old School Cool

From Mick Jagger hanging out with Andy Warhol to David Bowie's epic mugshot, enjoy this gallery of the best of old school cool.

By Alexander Baldwin • March 19, 2014

6 Unsung Scientific Heroes From Throughout History

Everyone knows the biggies: Darwin, Newton, Mendeleev, Watson and Crick. But what about the lesser known scientific heroes?

By Savannah Cox • Mar 14, 2014

6 Unsung Scientific Heroes From Throughout History

Everyone knows the biggies: Darwin, Newton, Mendeleev, Watson and Crick. But what about the lesser known scientific heroes?

By Savannah Cox • March 14, 2014

Five People Who Changed The Course Of History

History is made by people, with much of it consisting of the working out of already latent and often inevitable human trends. Sometimes, however, history takes a sharp turn away from its ordained path in response to a single individual’s will. Sometimes you can go back to a particular moment...

By Richard Stockton • Mar 2, 2014

Five People Who Changed The Course Of History

History is made by people, with much of it consisting of the working out of already latent and often inevitable human trends. Sometimes, however, history takes a sharp turn away from its ordained path in response to a single individual’s will. Sometimes you can go back to a particular moment...

By Richard Stockton • March 2, 2014

Brandon Stanton’s “Humans Of New York” Series

Resisting pretension or self-awareness, Brandon Stanton's "Humans of New York" series provides honest glimpses into the lives of New Yorkers.

By Savannah Cox • Feb 10, 2014

Brandon Stanton’s “Humans Of New York” Series

Resisting pretension or self-awareness, Brandon Stanton's "Humans of New York" series provides honest glimpses into the lives of New Yorkers.

By Savannah Cox • February 10, 2014

The 7 Craziest Dictators In History

Hitler takes the title for most deranged dictator, but these guys are fine examples of the craziest dictators the world has seen.

By Savannah Cox • Jan 14, 2014

The 7 Craziest Dictators In History

Hitler takes the title for most deranged dictator, but these guys are fine examples of the craziest dictators the world has seen.

By Savannah Cox • January 14, 2014

Five Fascinating Lost Civilizations

Lost Civilizations: The Nabataeans Straight out of an Indiana Jones movie, the ancient Nabatean Treasury of Al-Khazneh played host to the final scene of “The Last Crusade” and it’s easy to see why. The mysterious people who occupied Jordan in the sixth century BC are responsible for carving one of...

By Katie Serena • Dec 31, 2013

Five Fascinating Lost Civilizations

Lost Civilizations: The Nabataeans Straight out of an Indiana Jones movie, the ancient Nabatean Treasury of Al-Khazneh played host to the final scene of “The Last Crusade” and it’s easy to see why. The mysterious people who occupied Jordan in the sixth century BC are responsible for carving one of...

By Katie Serena • December 31, 2013

The Five Most Interesting Wedding Traditions From Around The World

Interesting Wedding Traditions: Cupid’s Arrows While the shooting of Cupid’s arrows, a woman riding a white stallion, and a battle between families might conjure images of a Harlequin romance gone awry, in reality those events are little more than the traditional wedding ceremony of the Yugur people. Residing in China’s...

By Savannah Cox • Dec 22, 2013

The Five Most Interesting Wedding Traditions From Around The World

Interesting Wedding Traditions: Cupid’s Arrows While the shooting of Cupid’s arrows, a woman riding a white stallion, and a battle between families might conjure images of a Harlequin romance gone awry, in reality those events are little more than the traditional wedding ceremony of the Yugur people. Residing in China’s...

By Savannah Cox • December 22, 2013

The Six Most Dangerous Jobs In The World

At some point in our lives, we’ve all probably convinced ourselves that we are condemned to having the worst job in the world. But spare a thought for those brave souls who are stuck up skyscrapers and inside volcanoes, carrying out what are plainly the most dangerous jobs on the...

By Savannah Cox • Dec 8, 2013

The Six Most Dangerous Jobs In The World

At some point in our lives, we’ve all probably convinced ourselves that we are condemned to having the worst job in the world. But spare a thought for those brave souls who are stuck up skyscrapers and inside volcanoes, carrying out what are plainly the most dangerous jobs on the...

By Savannah Cox • December 8, 2013