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Inside The Extraordinary Life Of Matthew Henson, The First Black Explorer To Make It To The North Pole

Matthew Henson was part of the historic 1909 Arctic expedition that reached the North Pole, but because he had accompanied a white explorer, he wasn't recognized for his feat until decades later.

By Natasha Ishak • Sep 10, 2020

Inside The Extraordinary Life Of Matthew Henson, The First Black Explorer To Make It To The North Pole

Matthew Henson was part of the historic 1909 Arctic expedition that reached the North Pole, but because he had accompanied a white explorer, he wasn't recognized for his feat until decades later.

By Natasha Ishak • September 10, 2020

Toronto Residents Try To Save Oak Tree That’s Older Than Canada

When French explorers first set up trading posts near Lake Ontario, this tree was already a sapling.

By Natasha Ishak • Aug 31, 2020

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Toronto Residents Try To Save Oak Tree That’s Older Than Canada

When French explorers first set up trading posts near Lake Ontario, this tree was already a sapling.

By Natasha Ishak • August 31, 2020

33 Vintage Summer Camp Photos Straight Out Of Your Parents’ Photo Albums

From lifelong friendships and those first innocent crushes to long days spent outdoors, these photos from summer camps of yesteryear will make you feel like a kid again.

By Marco Margaritoff • Aug 27, 2020

33 Vintage Summer Camp Photos Straight Out Of Your Parents’ Photo Albums

From lifelong friendships and those first innocent crushes to long days spent outdoors, these photos from summer camps of yesteryear will make you feel like a kid again.

By Marco Margaritoff • August 27, 2020

How French Pirate King Jean Lafitte Made A Fortune In The Louisiana Swamps And Helped America Defeat The British

A smuggler of epic proportions, Jean Lafitte had an army of privateers with as many as 1,000 men — ultimately making him an invaluable asset for America in the War of 1812.

By Natasha Ishak • Aug 15, 2020

How French Pirate King Jean Lafitte Made A Fortune In The Louisiana Swamps And Helped America Defeat The British

A smuggler of epic proportions, Jean Lafitte had an army of privateers with as many as 1,000 men — ultimately making him an invaluable asset for America in the War of 1812.

By Natasha Ishak • August 15, 2020

Trove Of Nazi Artifacts Found Inside The ‘Wolf’s Lair,’ Hitler’s Top-Secret Headquarters On The Eastern Front

The discovery included armored doors, a staircase to Hitler’s personal barracks, and a barrier made to withstand a chemical attack.

By Natasha Ishak • Aug 13, 2020

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Trove Of Nazi Artifacts Found Inside The ‘Wolf’s Lair,’ Hitler’s Top-Secret Headquarters On The Eastern Front

The discovery included armored doors, a staircase to Hitler’s personal barracks, and a barrier made to withstand a chemical attack.

By Natasha Ishak • August 13, 2020

The Eerie History Behind Loftus Hall, Ireland’s Most Haunted Mansion

Ever since Loftus Hall allegedly hosted the devil himself in the late 18th century, this sprawling country house in Ireland's County Wexford has left locals terrified of its chilling ghost stories.

By Marco Margaritoff • Aug 4, 2020

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The Eerie History Behind Loftus Hall, Ireland’s Most Haunted Mansion

Ever since Loftus Hall allegedly hosted the devil himself in the late 18th century, this sprawling country house in Ireland's County Wexford has left locals terrified of its chilling ghost stories.

By Marco Margaritoff • August 4, 2020

21-Year-Old ‘Inseparable’ Lion Couple Euthanized Together Due To Health Problems

Hubert and Kalisa spent more than six years together and the zoo even made them a part of its Valentine's Day celebrations.

By Natasha Ishak • Aug 3, 2020

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21-Year-Old ‘Inseparable’ Lion Couple Euthanized Together Due To Health Problems

Hubert and Kalisa spent more than six years together and the zoo even made them a part of its Valentine's Day celebrations.

By Natasha Ishak • August 3, 2020

Inside The 1969 Berkshire UFO Incident That Shook A Small Massachusetts Town

On September 1, 1969, about 40 people in Berkshire County, Massachusetts reported seeing a UFO — and one boy named Thomas Reed claimed that he and his family were taken aboard.

By Natasha Ishak • Jun 30, 2020

Inside The 1969 Berkshire UFO Incident That Shook A Small Massachusetts Town

On September 1, 1969, about 40 people in Berkshire County, Massachusetts reported seeing a UFO — and one boy named Thomas Reed claimed that he and his family were taken aboard.

By Natasha Ishak • June 30, 2020

Fordlândia: Henry Ford’s Forgotten Rubber Empire Deep in the Heart of the Amazon

In 1928, Henry Ford broke ground on Fordlândia, a rubber-producing town in Brazil that he hoped would supply his car factories and serve as a model industrial society. Instead, it devolved into a dystopia.

By Morgan Dunn • Jun 24, 2020

Fordlândia: Henry Ford’s Forgotten Rubber Empire Deep in the Heart of the Amazon

In 1928, Henry Ford broke ground on Fordlândia, a rubber-producing town in Brazil that he hoped would supply his car factories and serve as a model industrial society. Instead, it devolved into a dystopia.

By Morgan Dunn • June 24, 2020

Haunting Photos Of Nagoro, The Japanese Village Where The Dead Are Replaced With Life-Size Dolls

Artist Tsukimi Ayano has made at least 400 dolls to repopulate the dwindling village of Nagoro.

By Erin Kelly • Jun 7, 2020

Haunting Photos Of Nagoro, The Japanese Village Where The Dead Are Replaced With Life-Size Dolls

Artist Tsukimi Ayano has made at least 400 dolls to repopulate the dwindling village of Nagoro.

By Erin Kelly • June 7, 2020

75-Year-Old Diary Of SS Officer May Reveal 28 Tons Of Stolen Nazi Gold

The diary also lists 10 other locations across Poland, Germany, and the Czech Republic where Nazis hid their loot.

By Natasha Ishak • May 29, 2020

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75-Year-Old Diary Of SS Officer May Reveal 28 Tons Of Stolen Nazi Gold

The diary also lists 10 other locations across Poland, Germany, and the Czech Republic where Nazis hid their loot.

By Natasha Ishak • May 29, 2020

How The World’s Last Blockbuster Store Continues To Survive Against All Odds

Located in Bend, Oregon, the last Blockbuster location on Earth is continuing to compete with Netflix and making changes to weather the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 21, 2020

How The World’s Last Blockbuster Store Continues To Survive Against All Odds

Located in Bend, Oregon, the last Blockbuster location on Earth is continuing to compete with Netflix and making changes to weather the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 21, 2020