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The Curious Story Of The U.S. Government’s Cheese Caves, The Subterranean Storage Centers That Hold More Than A Billion Pounds

Faced with a surplus of dairy products in the 1970s and 1980s, the U.S. government opened a number of government "cheese caves," especially in Missouri, to hold its ballooning supply.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 19, 2025

The Curious Story Of The U.S. Government’s Cheese Caves, The Subterranean Storage Centers That Hold More Than A Billion Pounds

Faced with a surplus of dairy products in the 1970s and 1980s, the U.S. government opened a number of government "cheese caves," especially in Missouri, to hold its ballooning supply.

By Austin Harvey • September 19, 2025

The Groundbreaking History Of Lilith Fair, The 1990s Music Tour That Featured Only Female Artists

Sarah McLachlan launched Lilith Fair out of frustration with the male-dominated music industry — and it quickly sold out venues across the U.S. and Canada.

By Ainsley Brown • Sep 18, 2025

The Groundbreaking History Of Lilith Fair, The 1990s Music Tour That Featured Only Female Artists

Sarah McLachlan launched Lilith Fair out of frustration with the male-dominated music industry — and it quickly sold out venues across the U.S. and Canada.

By Ainsley Brown • September 18, 2025

The National Archives Is Displaying The Entire U.S. Constitution For The First Time Ever — Including The Rarely-Seen Fifth Page

The exhibit in Washington, D.C. is part of the celebration of America's upcoming 250th anniversary.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 18, 2025

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The National Archives Is Displaying The Entire U.S. Constitution For The First Time Ever — Including The Rarely-Seen Fifth Page

The exhibit in Washington, D.C. is part of the celebration of America's upcoming 250th anniversary.

By Austin Harvey • September 18, 2025

Underwater Archaeologists Just Found A 144-Foot Schooner That Sank In Lake Michigan During A Storm In 1886

For 139 years, many tried in vain to find the F.J. King, eventually earning it a reputation as a "ghost ship." But now, a group including more than a dozen citizen scientists and community historians have succeeded where countless others could not.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 17, 2025

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Underwater Archaeologists Just Found A 144-Foot Schooner That Sank In Lake Michigan During A Storm In 1886

For 139 years, many tried in vain to find the F.J. King, eventually earning it a reputation as a "ghost ship." But now, a group including more than a dozen citizen scientists and community historians have succeeded where countless others could not.

By Austin Harvey • September 17, 2025

The Astonishing Story Of Christopher Thomas Knight, The Maine ‘Hermit’ Who Lived In Isolation For 27 Years

Between 1986 and 2013, Christopher Thomas Knight lived alone in the woods of Maine, stealing from seasonal cabins and summer camps in order to survive.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 16, 2025

The Astonishing Story Of Christopher Thomas Knight, The Maine ‘Hermit’ Who Lived In Isolation For 27 Years

Between 1986 and 2013, Christopher Thomas Knight lived alone in the woods of Maine, stealing from seasonal cabins and summer camps in order to survive.

By Austin Harvey • September 16, 2025

Inside The Controversial Life Of John Phillips, The Singer-Songwriter Behind The Mamas & The Papas

John Phillips formed the Mamas & the Papas in 1965 and wrote many of the band's greatest hits, but when the group broke up just three years later, his substance abuse overtook his life.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 16, 2025

Inside The Controversial Life Of John Phillips, The Singer-Songwriter Behind The Mamas & The Papas

John Phillips formed the Mamas & the Papas in 1965 and wrote many of the band's greatest hits, but when the group broke up just three years later, his substance abuse overtook his life.

By Austin Harvey • September 16, 2025

California Man Finds A Long-Lost Logbook From The Pearl Harbor Attacks Sitting In A Box Of Books

The National Archives has since recovered the book, which contains more than 500 pages of daily logs from the Pearl Harbor Navy Yard between March 1941 and June 1942.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 16, 2025

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California Man Finds A Long-Lost Logbook From The Pearl Harbor Attacks Sitting In A Box Of Books

The National Archives has since recovered the book, which contains more than 500 pages of daily logs from the Pearl Harbor Navy Yard between March 1941 and June 1942.

By Austin Harvey • September 16, 2025

The Rise And Fall Of The Kennedy Family In 44 Colorized Photos

These vivid photos give a new perspective on the lives of John F. Kennedy and his siblings before their family became America's most famous political dynasty.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 15, 2025

The Rise And Fall Of The Kennedy Family In 44 Colorized Photos

These vivid photos give a new perspective on the lives of John F. Kennedy and his siblings before their family became America's most famous political dynasty.

By Austin Harvey • September 15, 2025

Humongous Fungus, The 2,500-Year-Old Michigan Mushroom That’s As Heavy As Three Blue Whales

First documented in the 1980s, the Armillaria gallica mushroom in Crystal Falls, Michigan, was dubbed the "humongous fungus" because it spans 91 acres and weighs 440 tons.

By Caroline Redmond • Sep 14, 2025

Humongous Fungus, The 2,500-Year-Old Michigan Mushroom That’s As Heavy As Three Blue Whales

First documented in the 1980s, the Armillaria gallica mushroom in Crystal Falls, Michigan, was dubbed the "humongous fungus" because it spans 91 acres and weighs 440 tons.

By Caroline Redmond • September 14, 2025

Inside The Iroquois Theater Fire, The Devastating 1903 Blaze That Killed 600 People In Chicago

The Iroquois Theater Fire is considered one of the worst building disasters in U.S. history and played a huge role in changing building safety standards.

By Genevieve Carlton • Sep 13, 2025

Inside The Iroquois Theater Fire, The Devastating 1903 Blaze That Killed 600 People In Chicago

The Iroquois Theater Fire is considered one of the worst building disasters in U.S. history and played a huge role in changing building safety standards.

By Genevieve Carlton • September 13, 2025