politics

27 George Washington Facts That Paint America’s First President In A New Light

From the truth behind the cherry tree myth to the shocking story of his infamous dentures, these astounding facts about George Washington will change how you see America's foremost founding father.

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 30, 2016

27 George Washington Facts That Paint America’s First President In A New Light

From the truth behind the cherry tree myth to the shocking story of his infamous dentures, these astounding facts about George Washington will change how you see America's foremost founding father.

By Kaleena Fraga • April 30, 2016

Four Women Who Helped Pave The Way For Hillary Clinton’s Presidential Bid

Throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, a number of women have helped get the American electorate acclimated to the idea of a woman in the Oval Office. Here are four female presidential candidates you should know.

By Abby Norman • Apr 28, 2016

Four Women Who Helped Pave The Way For Hillary Clinton’s Presidential Bid

Throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, a number of women have helped get the American electorate acclimated to the idea of a woman in the Oval Office. Here are four female presidential candidates you should know.

By Abby Norman • April 28, 2016

4 Times Iceland Made Major Decisions Based On Elves

Iceland is a country dotted with Viking relics, breathtaking volcanic landscapes and picture-perfect scenery. And, if you believe one subset of the population, elves.

By Nickolaus Hines • Apr 26, 2016

4 Times Iceland Made Major Decisions Based On Elves

Iceland is a country dotted with Viking relics, breathtaking volcanic landscapes and picture-perfect scenery. And, if you believe one subset of the population, elves.

By Nickolaus Hines • April 26, 2016

29 Astounding Images Of American Presidents As Young Men

These surprising images and facts reveal what some of America's most important presidents were like long before they took office.

By Briana Jones • Apr 26, 2016

29 Astounding Images Of American Presidents As Young Men

These surprising images and facts reveal what some of America's most important presidents were like long before they took office.

By Briana Jones • April 26, 2016

Climate Change Denier Sarah Palin Continues Her Crusade With Dig At Bill Nye

Add this to history’s long list of misguided attention-grabbing moves: On Thursday, one-time vice presidential hopeful and long-time climate change denier Sarah Palin insulted beloved children’s television icon and climate change agitator Bill Nye the Science Guy. In an attempt to discredit the scientific evidence for climate change, Palin said...

By Elisabeth Sherman • Apr 15, 2016

Science News

Climate Change Denier Sarah Palin Continues Her Crusade With Dig At Bill Nye

Add this to history’s long list of misguided attention-grabbing moves: On Thursday, one-time vice presidential hopeful and long-time climate change denier Sarah Palin insulted beloved children’s television icon and climate change agitator Bill Nye the Science Guy. In an attempt to discredit the scientific evidence for climate change, Palin said...

By Elisabeth Sherman • April 15, 2016

Three Times Donald Trump Made Millions By Screwing Over Hundreds Of People

Though he carries himself like a master businessman, Donald Trump's real estate business has left a trail of debt and destruction from Fort Lauderdale to Baja.

By Nickolaus Hines • Apr 6, 2016

Weird News

Three Times Donald Trump Made Millions By Screwing Over Hundreds Of People

Though he carries himself like a master businessman, Donald Trump's real estate business has left a trail of debt and destruction from Fort Lauderdale to Baja.

By Nickolaus Hines • April 6, 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

Stunning Photos From Albany’s 1971 Gay Rights March

As the 1960s came to a close, many minority groups had begun to organize for political and cultural change, the LGBT community among them. Spurred by New York’s 1969 Stonewall riots, activists increasingly entered into peaceful protests — one of which was the 1971 march on Albany, New York, the...

By Erin Kelly • Mar 13, 2016

Stunning Photos From Albany’s 1971 Gay Rights March

As the 1960s came to a close, many minority groups had begun to organize for political and cultural change, the LGBT community among them. Spurred by New York’s 1969 Stonewall riots, activists increasingly entered into peaceful protests — one of which was the 1971 march on Albany, New York, the...

By Erin Kelly • March 13, 2016

7 Reasons You Support The Communist Manifesto Without Even Knowing It

The word "communist" is often tossed about as an insult, so you might be surprised to learn how much of the Communist Manifesto you actually agree with.

By Callie Stewart • Feb 26, 2016

7 Reasons You Support The Communist Manifesto Without Even Knowing It

The word "communist" is often tossed about as an insult, so you might be surprised to learn how much of the Communist Manifesto you actually agree with.

By Callie Stewart • February 26, 2016

The Story Of P.B.S. Pinchback, America’s First African-American Governor

Hear the incredible, improbable, and sadly forgotten story of P.B.S. Pinchback, the governor of Louisiana just after the Civil War.

By All That's Interesting • Feb 22, 2016

The Story Of P.B.S. Pinchback, America’s First African-American Governor

Hear the incredible, improbable, and sadly forgotten story of P.B.S. Pinchback, the governor of Louisiana just after the Civil War.

By All That's Interesting • February 22, 2016