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The Unbelievable Story Of William Still, The ‘Father Of The Underground Railroad’ Buried By History

William Still helped some 800 slaves escape to freedom, but his heroism is often overshadowed by Harriet Tubman's.

By Natasha Ishak • Oct 29, 2019

The Unbelievable Story Of William Still, The ‘Father Of The Underground Railroad’ Buried By History

William Still helped some 800 slaves escape to freedom, but his heroism is often overshadowed by Harriet Tubman's.

By Natasha Ishak • October 29, 2019

How Scores Of Abolitionists Risked Their Lives To Free 100,000 Slaves On The Underground Railroad

The Underground Railroad was neither underground nor a railroad — but it did fight the system of slavery by secretly shepherding slaves to freedom in the North.

By Kaleena Fraga • Oct 28, 2019

How Scores Of Abolitionists Risked Their Lives To Free 100,000 Slaves On The Underground Railroad

The Underground Railroad was neither underground nor a railroad — but it did fight the system of slavery by secretly shepherding slaves to freedom in the North.

By Kaleena Fraga • October 28, 2019

Beyond The Underground Railroad: Harriet Tubman’s Journey From Slave To Spy To Historical Icon

After crossing the Mason-Dixon line on foot, Harriet Tubman went back to guide dozens of slaves to freedom via the Underground Railroad — and freed hundreds more as a spy for the Union Army.

By Marco Margaritoff • Oct 26, 2019

Beyond The Underground Railroad: Harriet Tubman’s Journey From Slave To Spy To Historical Icon

After crossing the Mason-Dixon line on foot, Harriet Tubman went back to guide dozens of slaves to freedom via the Underground Railroad — and freed hundreds more as a spy for the Union Army.

By Marco Margaritoff • October 26, 2019

The First African American Man To Receive A Full Face Transplant Is ‘Thrilled’ With The Results

Robert Chelsea's long journey to receive a successful face transplant is a reminder of how few organ donors there are for people of color. He waited six years to find a match.

By Marco Margaritoff • Oct 25, 2019

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The First African American Man To Receive A Full Face Transplant Is ‘Thrilled’ With The Results

Robert Chelsea's long journey to receive a successful face transplant is a reminder of how few organ donors there are for people of color. He waited six years to find a match.

By Marco Margaritoff • October 25, 2019

Hunter Gored To Death By Deer’s Antlers After He Thought He Killed It

"I've worked for the Game and Fish Commission for 20 years, and it's one of the stranger things that's happened."

By Natasha Ishak • Oct 25, 2019

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Hunter Gored To Death By Deer’s Antlers After He Thought He Killed It

"I've worked for the Game and Fish Commission for 20 years, and it's one of the stranger things that's happened."

By Natasha Ishak • October 25, 2019

Farmer Grows A 910-Pound Pumpkin And Turns It Into A Boat

"He chose a spot where the water ran off easily, keeping it cool in the heat of the day, keeping it watered and making sure that squash beetles didn’t overtake it."

By Natasha Ishak • Oct 24, 2019

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Farmer Grows A 910-Pound Pumpkin And Turns It Into A Boat

"He chose a spot where the water ran off easily, keeping it cool in the heat of the day, keeping it watered and making sure that squash beetles didn’t overtake it."

By Natasha Ishak • October 24, 2019

Watch Rats Drive Tiny Cars In A New Behavioral Experiment

"I do believe that rats are smarter than most people perceive them to be, and that most animals are smarter in unique ways than we think."

By Natasha Ishak • Oct 23, 2019

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Watch Rats Drive Tiny Cars In A New Behavioral Experiment

"I do believe that rats are smarter than most people perceive them to be, and that most animals are smarter in unique ways than we think."

By Natasha Ishak • October 23, 2019

These 7 People Came Face-To-Face With The World’s Worst Serial Killers — And Lived To Tell The Tale

From Bundy to BTK, here are seven times people escaped near-death at the hands of some of the world's most prolific killers.

By Marco Margaritoff • Oct 21, 2019

These 7 People Came Face-To-Face With The World’s Worst Serial Killers — And Lived To Tell The Tale

From Bundy to BTK, here are seven times people escaped near-death at the hands of some of the world's most prolific killers.

By Marco Margaritoff • October 21, 2019

Man Unwittingly Got Drunk After His Gut Brewed Alcohol Due To ‘Auto-Brewery Syndrome’

"For years, no one believed him... The police, doctors, nurses, and even his family told him he wasn't telling the truth, that he must be a closet-drinker."

By Natasha Ishak • Oct 21, 2019

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Man Unwittingly Got Drunk After His Gut Brewed Alcohol Due To ‘Auto-Brewery Syndrome’

"For years, no one believed him... The police, doctors, nurses, and even his family told him he wasn't telling the truth, that he must be a closet-drinker."

By Natasha Ishak • October 21, 2019

After Decades, The U.S. Air Force Finally Retires Its Floppy Disk System For Managing Nuclear Weapons

While this disco-era technology may seem rather outdated, it has long protected America's nuclear arsenal from hackers.

By Marco Margaritoff • Oct 21, 2019

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After Decades, The U.S. Air Force Finally Retires Its Floppy Disk System For Managing Nuclear Weapons

While this disco-era technology may seem rather outdated, it has long protected America's nuclear arsenal from hackers.

By Marco Margaritoff • October 21, 2019