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33 Colorized Jim Crow Pictures That Depict The Real Brutality Of American Racism

From segregation laws to white supremacist terrorism, discover the horrific history of the Jim Crow era in these newly colorized photos.

By Natasha Ishak • Nov 4, 2020

33 Colorized Jim Crow Pictures That Depict The Real Brutality Of American Racism

From segregation laws to white supremacist terrorism, discover the horrific history of the Jim Crow era in these newly colorized photos.

By Natasha Ishak • November 4, 2020

When Did Native Americans Get The Right To Vote? Inside The Little-Known History Of Indigenous Voter Suppression

After Native Americans became U.S. citizens with the Indian Citizenship Act of 1924, the government allowed states to decide whether or not to guarantee them the vote.

By Natasha Ishak • Nov 3, 2020

When Did Native Americans Get The Right To Vote? Inside The Little-Known History Of Indigenous Voter Suppression

After Native Americans became U.S. citizens with the Indian Citizenship Act of 1924, the government allowed states to decide whether or not to guarantee them the vote.

By Natasha Ishak • November 3, 2020

The Harrowing Story Of The Whaleship ‘Essex’ That Inspired ‘Moby Dick’

After the whaleship "Essex" was sunk by a vengeful sperm whale, its crew was left on the high seas for 90 days — causing them to resort to cannibalism.

By Genevieve Carlton • Nov 2, 2020

The Harrowing Story Of The Whaleship ‘Essex’ That Inspired ‘Moby Dick’

After the whaleship "Essex" was sunk by a vengeful sperm whale, its crew was left on the high seas for 90 days — causing them to resort to cannibalism.

By Genevieve Carlton • November 2, 2020

These Halloween Decorations Are So Gruesome That Neighbors Keep Calling The Cops

Dallas artist Steven Novak went all out to make this year's Halloween decorations as spooky as possible. No fog machines or cobwebs — just murder, blood, and guts.

By Marco Margaritoff • Oct 29, 2020

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These Halloween Decorations Are So Gruesome That Neighbors Keep Calling The Cops

Dallas artist Steven Novak went all out to make this year's Halloween decorations as spooky as possible. No fog machines or cobwebs — just murder, blood, and guts.

By Marco Margaritoff • October 29, 2020

Meet Geraldine Ferraro, The First Woman To Run For Vice President On A Major Party Ticket

Discover the full story of Geraldine Ferraro, the New York congresswoman who made history as the first female vice presidential candidate in 1984.

By Natasha Ishak • Oct 27, 2020

Meet Geraldine Ferraro, The First Woman To Run For Vice President On A Major Party Ticket

Discover the full story of Geraldine Ferraro, the New York congresswoman who made history as the first female vice presidential candidate in 1984.

By Natasha Ishak • October 27, 2020

These Two Juvenile Raccoons Just Broke Into A Bank In California To Steal Cookies

"They were in the break room eating a tin of almond cookies. I guess they struck gold."

By Natasha Ishak • Oct 26, 2020

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These Two Juvenile Raccoons Just Broke Into A Bank In California To Steal Cookies

"They were in the break room eating a tin of almond cookies. I guess they struck gold."

By Natasha Ishak • October 26, 2020

The Immigrant Story Of Mary Anne MacLeod Trump, The Mother Of Donald Trump

Mary Anne MacLeod Trump went from being a working-class Scottish immigrant to a New York City socialite who gave birth to the 45th President of the United States.

By Marco Margaritoff • Oct 22, 2020

The Immigrant Story Of Mary Anne MacLeod Trump, The Mother Of Donald Trump

Mary Anne MacLeod Trump went from being a working-class Scottish immigrant to a New York City socialite who gave birth to the 45th President of the United States.

By Marco Margaritoff • October 22, 2020

Oklahoma Man Who Lured Victim To Remote Cabin For Castration Says He’s A Cannibal

Bob Lee Allen and his assistant Thomas Evan Gates are facing felony charges of conspiracy to commit and perform unlicensed surgery, battery, maiming, and assault.

By Marco Margaritoff • Oct 22, 2020

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Oklahoma Man Who Lured Victim To Remote Cabin For Castration Says He’s A Cannibal

Bob Lee Allen and his assistant Thomas Evan Gates are facing felony charges of conspiracy to commit and perform unlicensed surgery, battery, maiming, and assault.

By Marco Margaritoff • October 22, 2020

Mystery Fungus Found On Eight-Year-Old Twinkie Turned The Snack Into A Mummy

"I really want to know what species exactly was eating my Twinkies."

By Marco Margaritoff • Oct 20, 2020

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Mystery Fungus Found On Eight-Year-Old Twinkie Turned The Snack Into A Mummy

"I really want to know what species exactly was eating my Twinkies."

By Marco Margaritoff • October 20, 2020

Meet Susie King Taylor, The First African American Army Nurse Who Moonlit As A Teacher For Black Union Soldiers

A self-taught slave who escaped to freedom, Susie King Taylor educated African American soldiers at a time when it was illegal for a Black woman to read.

By Marco Margaritoff • Oct 15, 2020

Meet Susie King Taylor, The First African American Army Nurse Who Moonlit As A Teacher For Black Union Soldiers

A self-taught slave who escaped to freedom, Susie King Taylor educated African American soldiers at a time when it was illegal for a Black woman to read.

By Marco Margaritoff • October 15, 2020