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4 Popular Myths About July Fourth And American Independence

July Fourth may be the day Americans celebrate their independence, but this cherished national holiday is plagued by misconceptions.

By Elisabeth Sherman • Jul 2, 2016

4 Popular Myths About July Fourth And American Independence

July Fourth may be the day Americans celebrate their independence, but this cherished national holiday is plagued by misconceptions.

By Elisabeth Sherman • July 2, 2016

Four Reasons Why Walmart Is Actually Good For The World

Walmart’s faults get a lot of attention in the media, but what about the good things it does?

By Richard Stockton • Jul 1, 2016

Four Reasons Why Walmart Is Actually Good For The World

Walmart’s faults get a lot of attention in the media, but what about the good things it does?

By Richard Stockton • July 1, 2016

Inside The Troubled Lives Of America’s Blind Bluesmen

Given the time and place from which they hailed, it’s not too surprising that many of the best blues musicians were blind. As it happens, blindness was just the beginning of their problems. Racism, hunger, oppression, random bouts of syphilis — the life of a typical 1920s blues guitarist was...

By All That's Interesting • Jun 22, 2016

Inside The Troubled Lives Of America’s Blind Bluesmen

Given the time and place from which they hailed, it’s not too surprising that many of the best blues musicians were blind. As it happens, blindness was just the beginning of their problems. Racism, hunger, oppression, random bouts of syphilis — the life of a typical 1920s blues guitarist was...

By All That's Interesting • June 22, 2016

The 5 Most Infamous American Spies

Although the lives of the greatest American spies are always kept secret, it's the lives of the notorious double agents that capture the public's attention.

By Nickolaus Hines • Jun 19, 2016

The 5 Most Infamous American Spies

Although the lives of the greatest American spies are always kept secret, it's the lives of the notorious double agents that capture the public's attention.

By Nickolaus Hines • June 19, 2016

14 Places That Probably Stole America’s Flag — And The One America Stole From

Betsy Ross didn’t design the American flag. Neither did George Washington, Ben Franklin, or anyone else you’ve ever heard of (unless you’ve heard of Francis Hopkinson). Nor was the flag’s design handed down by the gods to some mythical steward in a moment of dramatic inspiration. It was instead crafted...

By All That's Interesting • Jun 14, 2016

14 Places That Probably Stole America’s Flag — And The One America Stole From

Betsy Ross didn’t design the American flag. Neither did George Washington, Ben Franklin, or anyone else you’ve ever heard of (unless you’ve heard of Francis Hopkinson). Nor was the flag’s design handed down by the gods to some mythical steward in a moment of dramatic inspiration. It was instead crafted...

By All That's Interesting • June 14, 2016

The 8 Most Bad-Ass Women Of World War II

The heroics of the women fighting in WW2 will amaze and enlighten you. Read more about the bad-ass women that helped win the war.

By Erin Kelly • Jun 14, 2016

The 8 Most Bad-Ass Women Of World War II

The heroics of the women fighting in WW2 will amaze and enlighten you. Read more about the bad-ass women that helped win the war.

By Erin Kelly • June 14, 2016

Why Some Gay Men Still Can’t Donate Blood

On June 12th, the United States experienced the deadliest mass shooting in modern history, which took the lives of 50 and injured 50-some more at a gay nightclub in Orlando. The shooter, 29-year-old Omar Mateen, specifically targeted the LGBTQ community that frequented the club in an act of what President...

By Abby Norman • Jun 12, 2016

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Why Some Gay Men Still Can’t Donate Blood

On June 12th, the United States experienced the deadliest mass shooting in modern history, which took the lives of 50 and injured 50-some more at a gay nightclub in Orlando. The shooter, 29-year-old Omar Mateen, specifically targeted the LGBTQ community that frequented the club in an act of what President...

By Abby Norman • June 12, 2016

Inside The Chichijima Incident, George H.W. Bush’s Harrowing Escape From Cannibal Enemies During World War II

Though he narrowly escaped, almost all of Bush's fellow pilots were tortured, killed, and eaten on that fateful day in September 1944 that became known as the Chichijima Incident.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 12, 2016

Inside The Chichijima Incident, George H.W. Bush’s Harrowing Escape From Cannibal Enemies During World War II

Though he narrowly escaped, almost all of Bush's fellow pilots were tortured, killed, and eaten on that fateful day in September 1944 that became known as the Chichijima Incident.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 12, 2016

How William Sebold Took Down The Largest Nazi Spy Ring In U.S. History

How a civilian engineer became a World War II spy -- twice -- and stopped the Duquesne spy ring that had infiltrated America's borders.

By Nickolaus Hines • Jun 9, 2016

How William Sebold Took Down The Largest Nazi Spy Ring In U.S. History

How a civilian engineer became a World War II spy -- twice -- and stopped the Duquesne spy ring that had infiltrated America's borders.

By Nickolaus Hines • June 9, 2016

The Surprising Personalities Who Founded Fast Food Empires

These guys got famous for changing the way we eat, but it's the stuff they aren't famous for that will blow your mind.

By Richard Stockton • Jun 8, 2016

The Surprising Personalities Who Founded Fast Food Empires

These guys got famous for changing the way we eat, but it's the stuff they aren't famous for that will blow your mind.

By Richard Stockton • June 8, 2016