Fascinating Articles And Galleries On The United States

Coded Note Found Hidden In A Victorian-Era Dress Has Finally Been Solved After 10 Years

It took ten years — and almost 200 code books — to crack the crumpled coded note, which includes phrases like "Calgary, Cuba, unguard, confute, duck, fagan."

By Kaleena Fraga Jan 10, 2024

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Coded Note Found Hidden In A Victorian-Era Dress Has Finally Been Solved After 10 Years

It took ten years — and almost 200 code books — to crack the crumpled coded note, which includes phrases like "Calgary, Cuba, unguard, confute, duck, fagan."

By Kaleena Fraga January 10, 2024

The Groundbreaking History Of The Pony Express, The Short-Lived Mail Delivery Service Of The Wild West

Though the Pony Express is synonymous with the Old West today, it was only in service from April 1860 to October 1861.

By Cara Johnson Jan 9, 2024

The Groundbreaking History Of The Pony Express, The Short-Lived Mail Delivery Service Of The Wild West

Though the Pony Express is synonymous with the Old West today, it was only in service from April 1860 to October 1861.

By Cara Johnson January 9, 2024

Jesse Anderson, The Man Who Killed His Wife And Was Later Beaten To Death Alongside Jeffrey Dahmer

On November 28, 1994, Jesse Anderson was murdered by Christopher Scarver while serving a life sentence in a Wisconsin prison for killing his wife.

By Rivy Lyon Jan 8, 2024

Jesse Anderson, The Man Who Killed His Wife And Was Later Beaten To Death Alongside Jeffrey Dahmer

On November 28, 1994, Jesse Anderson was murdered by Christopher Scarver while serving a life sentence in a Wisconsin prison for killing his wife.

By Rivy Lyon January 8, 2024

Who Was Stanley Ann Dunham, The Mother Of Barack Obama?

Stanley Ann Dunham had a lifelong influence on her son, but tragically, she died in November 1995 — 13 years before Barack Obama would be elected president.

By Marco Margaritoff Jan 6, 2024

Who Was Stanley Ann Dunham, The Mother Of Barack Obama?

Stanley Ann Dunham had a lifelong influence on her son, but tragically, she died in November 1995 — 13 years before Barack Obama would be elected president.

By Marco Margaritoff January 6, 2024

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How Jeff Gillooly Masterminded The Infamous Attack On Nancy Kerrigan

Jeff Gillooly plotted the 1994 attack against figure skater Nancy Kerrigan so his ex-wife Tonya Harding would have a better shot at the Olympics.

By Austin Harvey Jan 6, 2024

How Jeff Gillooly Masterminded The Infamous Attack On Nancy Kerrigan

Jeff Gillooly plotted the 1994 attack against figure skater Nancy Kerrigan so his ex-wife Tonya Harding would have a better shot at the Olympics.

By Austin Harvey January 6, 2024

Sally Snowman, The Last Lighthouse Keeper In The U.S., Has Officially Stepped Down

Sally Snowman has been a lighthouse keeper at Boston Light Beacon on Little Brewster Island for the past two decades.

By Kaleena Fraga Jan 5, 2024

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Sally Snowman, The Last Lighthouse Keeper In The U.S., Has Officially Stepped Down

Sally Snowman has been a lighthouse keeper at Boston Light Beacon on Little Brewster Island for the past two decades.

By Kaleena Fraga January 5, 2024

How Did James Brown Die? Inside The Mysterious Death Of The ‘Godfather Of Soul’

Though James Brown's cause of death on Christmas Day 2006 was listed as heart failure due to pneumonia, some believe he was actually murdered.

By Marco Margaritoff Jan 4, 2024

How Did James Brown Die? Inside The Mysterious Death Of The ‘Godfather Of Soul’

Though James Brown's cause of death on Christmas Day 2006 was listed as heart failure due to pneumonia, some believe he was actually murdered.

By Marco Margaritoff January 4, 2024

How Harry Crosby Went From A ‘Washed Out’ Pilot To The 100th Bomb Group’s Lead Navigator

After a rocky start beset with mishaps and air sickness, Harry Herbert Crosby became a key member of the legendary "Bloody 100th" Bomb Group, World War II's "masters of the air."

By Kaleena Fraga Jan 2, 2024

How Harry Crosby Went From A ‘Washed Out’ Pilot To The 100th Bomb Group’s Lead Navigator

After a rocky start beset with mishaps and air sickness, Harry Herbert Crosby became a key member of the legendary "Bloody 100th" Bomb Group, World War II's "masters of the air."

By Kaleena Fraga January 2, 2024

Was Caril Ann Fugate Charles Starkweather’s Accomplice Or His Victim?

Did 14-year-old Caril Ann Fugate help Charles Starkweather kill 10 people across Nebraska and Wyoming in January 1958 — or was she one of his victims?

By Katie Serena Jan 2, 2024

Was Caril Ann Fugate Charles Starkweather’s Accomplice Or His Victim?

Did 14-year-old Caril Ann Fugate help Charles Starkweather kill 10 people across Nebraska and Wyoming in January 1958 — or was she one of his victims?

By Katie Serena January 2, 2024