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This Bonsai Has Survived 392 Years And Not Even The Hiroshima Bombing Could Kill It

When this tree was planted in 1625, the United States was still 150 years away from even becoming a nation.

By William DeLong • Jul 5, 2018

This Bonsai Has Survived 392 Years And Not Even The Hiroshima Bombing Could Kill It

When this tree was planted in 1625, the United States was still 150 years away from even becoming a nation.

By William DeLong • July 5, 2018

Animals Granted Legal Rights Of Human Beings By Indian Government

“All members of the animal kingdom including birds and aquatic life have similar rights as humans."

By Kara Goldfarb • Jul 5, 2018

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Animals Granted Legal Rights Of Human Beings By Indian Government

“All members of the animal kingdom including birds and aquatic life have similar rights as humans."

By Kara Goldfarb • July 5, 2018

Vivien Thomas Was A Pioneering Cardiac Surgeon – With No Medical Degree

Vivien Thomas did groundbreaking work in the field of cardiac medicine. Incredibly, he had no medical degree.

By Gina Dimuro • Jul 2, 2018

Vivien Thomas Was A Pioneering Cardiac Surgeon – With No Medical Degree

Vivien Thomas did groundbreaking work in the field of cardiac medicine. Incredibly, he had no medical degree.

By Gina Dimuro • July 2, 2018

Charles Lightoller Survived The Titanic – Then Helped Others Survive Dunkirk

Charles Lightoller never expected to survive the sinking of the Titanic, let alone World War I and World War II.

By Gina Dimuro • Jun 15, 2018

Charles Lightoller Survived The Titanic – Then Helped Others Survive Dunkirk

Charles Lightoller never expected to survive the sinking of the Titanic, let alone World War I and World War II.

By Gina Dimuro • June 15, 2018

The Incredible True Story Of Henry ‘Box’ Brown, The Virginia Slave Who Mailed Himself To Freedom

In 1849, Henry Brown shipped himself 250 miles to the free state of Pennsylvania. Though it took him 27 grueling hours, he lived the remainder of his life as a free man and a traveling performer.

By Katie Serena • Jun 12, 2018

The Incredible True Story Of Henry ‘Box’ Brown, The Virginia Slave Who Mailed Himself To Freedom

In 1849, Henry Brown shipped himself 250 miles to the free state of Pennsylvania. Though it took him 27 grueling hours, he lived the remainder of his life as a free man and a traveling performer.

By Katie Serena • June 12, 2018

How Vasili Arkhipov Saved The World From Cold War Nuclear Armageddon

At the height of the Cuban Missile Crisis, Soviet submarine commander Vasili Arkhipov had the power to decide whether or not World War III would begin. He chose wisely.

By John Kuroski • Jun 7, 2018

How Vasili Arkhipov Saved The World From Cold War Nuclear Armageddon

At the height of the Cuban Missile Crisis, Soviet submarine commander Vasili Arkhipov had the power to decide whether or not World War III would begin. He chose wisely.

By John Kuroski • June 7, 2018

Boxer Manny Pacquiao Built 1,000 Homes For The Poor In His Home Country

Pacquiao earned more than $100 million for his highly-anticipated 2015 "Fight of the Century" against Floyd Mayweather Jr.

By Kara Goldfarb • Jun 1, 2018

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Boxer Manny Pacquiao Built 1,000 Homes For The Poor In His Home Country

Pacquiao earned more than $100 million for his highly-anticipated 2015 "Fight of the Century" against Floyd Mayweather Jr.

By Kara Goldfarb • June 1, 2018

He Was The Oldest Man To Climb Mount Everest – 10 Years Later He Beat His Own Record

Yuichiro Miura climbed Everest the last time after undergoing four heart operations and suffering a shattered pelvis.

By Kara Goldfarb • May 14, 2018

He Was The Oldest Man To Climb Mount Everest – 10 Years Later He Beat His Own Record

Yuichiro Miura climbed Everest the last time after undergoing four heart operations and suffering a shattered pelvis.

By Kara Goldfarb • May 14, 2018

How Ada Blackjack Outlived Her All-Male Crew And Survived Alone In The Arctic

Ada Blackjack had no wilderness skills before she was forced to fend for herself on a remote Arctic island.

By Katie Serena • May 11, 2018

How Ada Blackjack Outlived Her All-Male Crew And Survived Alone In The Arctic

Ada Blackjack had no wilderness skills before she was forced to fend for herself on a remote Arctic island.

By Katie Serena • May 11, 2018

Richard Overton, America’s Oldest World War II Vet Is 112 And Still Smoking And Drinking

Richard Overton's advice on living a long life? Cigars, whiskey, and just don't die.

By Kara Goldfarb • May 11, 2018

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Richard Overton, America’s Oldest World War II Vet Is 112 And Still Smoking And Drinking

Richard Overton's advice on living a long life? Cigars, whiskey, and just don't die.

By Kara Goldfarb • May 11, 2018

How The Disfigured “Hiroshima Maidens” Got A New Lease On Life

When the "Hiroshima Maidens" disfigured by the atomic bombing thought their lives were over, Japan and the U.S. united to give them a second chance.

By All That's Interesting • May 9, 2018

How The Disfigured “Hiroshima Maidens” Got A New Lease On Life

When the "Hiroshima Maidens" disfigured by the atomic bombing thought their lives were over, Japan and the U.S. united to give them a second chance.

By All That's Interesting • May 9, 2018

The Plantation Worker Who Led A Revolt Against Imperialist Oppressors

Mary Thomas lead one of the largest revolts in the Danish West Indies and was condemned to death for her role.

By Gina Dimuro • May 5, 2018

The Plantation Worker Who Led A Revolt Against Imperialist Oppressors

Mary Thomas lead one of the largest revolts in the Danish West Indies and was condemned to death for her role.

By Gina Dimuro • May 5, 2018