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Esther Rolle, The Pioneering Actress Who Pushed Back Against Black Stereotypes On Television

The beloved star of Good Times, Esther Rolle was known for speaking her mind to television executives when it came to how Black Americans were portrayed in sitcoms.

By Amber Morgan • Mar 13, 2025

Esther Rolle, The Pioneering Actress Who Pushed Back Against Black Stereotypes On Television

The beloved star of Good Times, Esther Rolle was known for speaking her mind to television executives when it came to how Black Americans were portrayed in sitcoms.

By Amber Morgan • March 13, 2025

The Heroic Story Of James Harrison, The Australian Man Whose 1,173 Blood Donations Saved The Lives Of 2.4 Million Babies

Before dying at age 88 on February 17, 2025, James Harrison donated blood regularly for six decades, saving millions of babies from the fatal disease Rhesus D thanks to a rare antibody in his plasma.

By Amber Morgan • Mar 4, 2025

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The Heroic Story Of James Harrison, The Australian Man Whose 1,173 Blood Donations Saved The Lives Of 2.4 Million Babies

Before dying at age 88 on February 17, 2025, James Harrison donated blood regularly for six decades, saving millions of babies from the fatal disease Rhesus D thanks to a rare antibody in his plasma.

By Amber Morgan • March 4, 2025

Stanislav Petrov, The Man Who ‘Saved The World’ By Single-Handedly Preventing A Nuclear War In 1983

On September 26, 1983, Soviet officer Stanislav Petrov was on duty monitoring a warning system for nuclear attacks when his computer alerted him that the United States had just launched five missiles toward the U.S.S.R. — and he had only moments to decide if it was a false alarm.

By Katie Serena • Feb 23, 2025

Stanislav Petrov, The Man Who ‘Saved The World’ By Single-Handedly Preventing A Nuclear War In 1983

On September 26, 1983, Soviet officer Stanislav Petrov was on duty monitoring a warning system for nuclear attacks when his computer alerted him that the United States had just launched five missiles toward the U.S.S.R. — and he had only moments to decide if it was a false alarm.

By Katie Serena • February 23, 2025

Meet Togo, The Brave Sled Dog Who Led His Team Through The Longest Leg Of The 1925 Nome Serum Run

Most people think of Balto as the heroic dog who saved the town of Nome, Alaska, from an outbreak of diphtheria in 1925, but Togo the Siberian husky was the head of the sled dog team that ran 260 miles in frigid blizzard conditions to help deliver the antitoxin.

By Austin Harvey • Jan 22, 2025

Meet Togo, The Brave Sled Dog Who Led His Team Through The Longest Leg Of The 1925 Nome Serum Run

Most people think of Balto as the heroic dog who saved the town of Nome, Alaska, from an outbreak of diphtheria in 1925, but Togo the Siberian husky was the head of the sled dog team that ran 260 miles in frigid blizzard conditions to help deliver the antitoxin.

By Austin Harvey • January 22, 2025

Jimmy Carter’s House, The Humble $239,000 Residence That The Former President Called Home

Jimmy Carter's house at 209 Woodland Drive in Plains, Georgia was a simple, two-bedroom ranch that he and his wife Rosalynn lived in ever since he left the White House in 1981.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 8, 2025

Jimmy Carter’s House, The Humble $239,000 Residence That The Former President Called Home

Jimmy Carter's house at 209 Woodland Drive in Plains, Georgia was a simple, two-bedroom ranch that he and his wife Rosalynn lived in ever since he left the White House in 1981.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 8, 2025

The Incredible Life Of Ruth Handler, The Woman Who Invented Barbie

The president of Mattel, Ruth Handler debuted the Barbie doll in 1959 — and later created an innovative prosthetic for breast cancer survivors.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 15, 2024

The Incredible Life Of Ruth Handler, The Woman Who Invented Barbie

The president of Mattel, Ruth Handler debuted the Barbie doll in 1959 — and later created an innovative prosthetic for breast cancer survivors.

By Austin Harvey • December 15, 2024

The Widely Forgotten Story Of Sarah Josepha Hale, The Woman Who Helped Make Thanksgiving A National Holiday

In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln declared "a Day of Thanksgiving and Praise" — after receiving an impassioned letter from magazine editor Sarah Josepha Hale.

By Genevieve Carlton • Dec 1, 2024

The Widely Forgotten Story Of Sarah Josepha Hale, The Woman Who Helped Make Thanksgiving A National Holiday

In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln declared "a Day of Thanksgiving and Praise" — after receiving an impassioned letter from magazine editor Sarah Josepha Hale.

By Genevieve Carlton • December 1, 2024

Inside The Devastating Accident That Left Christopher Reeve Paralyzed From The Neck Down

Christopher Reeve, the actor who rose to fame as Superman, fell from his horse in 1995, broke two vertebrae in his neck, and spent the rest of his life in a wheelchair.

By Amber Morgan • Oct 5, 2024

Inside The Devastating Accident That Left Christopher Reeve Paralyzed From The Neck Down

Christopher Reeve, the actor who rose to fame as Superman, fell from his horse in 1995, broke two vertebrae in his neck, and spent the rest of his life in a wheelchair.

By Amber Morgan • October 5, 2024

The Heartwarming Story Behind The Hachikō Statue, The Bronze Dog That Watches Over A Tokyo Train Station

The bronze statue of Hachikō the Akita that stands outside of Shibuya Station in Tokyo memorializes the loyal dog who spent nearly 10 years waiting for a train to bring his dead owner home.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 28, 2024

The Heartwarming Story Behind The Hachikō Statue, The Bronze Dog That Watches Over A Tokyo Train Station

The bronze statue of Hachikō the Akita that stands outside of Shibuya Station in Tokyo memorializes the loyal dog who spent nearly 10 years waiting for a train to bring his dead owner home.

By Austin Harvey • September 28, 2024

Inside The Wild Life Of Steve Irwin, The Beloved ‘Crocodile Hunter’

Born and raised in Australia, Steve Irwin was a zookeeper and conservationist who became one of the world's most iconic wildlife enthusiasts.

By Amber Morgan • Sep 25, 2024

Inside The Wild Life Of Steve Irwin, The Beloved ‘Crocodile Hunter’

Born and raised in Australia, Steve Irwin was a zookeeper and conservationist who became one of the world's most iconic wildlife enthusiasts.

By Amber Morgan • September 25, 2024