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The Eight Biggest Planned Parenthood Myths (And The Facts Debunking Them)

Family planning and women's health organization Planned Parenthood has been the subject of multiple lies this year. Here are the facts to set you straight.

By All That's Interesting • Nov 25, 2015

The Eight Biggest Planned Parenthood Myths (And The Facts Debunking Them)

Family planning and women's health organization Planned Parenthood has been the subject of multiple lies this year. Here are the facts to set you straight.

By All That's Interesting • November 25, 2015

We’re In A Global Helium Shortage — Why Are We Using It For Balloons?

Scientists say the global supply of helium will be gone in 30 years. Should we really be using it for Macy's Thanksgiving Parade balloons?

By Savannah Cox • Nov 25, 2015

We’re In A Global Helium Shortage — Why Are We Using It For Balloons?

Scientists say the global supply of helium will be gone in 30 years. Should we really be using it for Macy's Thanksgiving Parade balloons?

By Savannah Cox • November 25, 2015

See The Evolution Of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloons

More than 3.5 million people flood the streets of New York City every Thanksgiving morning to witness the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, which officially began in 1924. Check out how the event’s signature giant balloons have changed over the last nine decades in the gallery below: Liked this? Try...

By Erin Kelly • Nov 25, 2015

See The Evolution Of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloons

More than 3.5 million people flood the streets of New York City every Thanksgiving morning to witness the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, which officially began in 1924. Check out how the event’s signature giant balloons have changed over the last nine decades in the gallery below: Liked this? Try...

By Erin Kelly • November 25, 2015

These Vintage Ads Prove That Thanksgiving Is One Of The Weirdest Holidays Ever

Thanksgiving is already an odd holiday, but these vintage advertisements make Thanksgiving seem even weirder.

By Erin Kelly • Nov 24, 2015

These Vintage Ads Prove That Thanksgiving Is One Of The Weirdest Holidays Ever

Thanksgiving is already an odd holiday, but these vintage advertisements make Thanksgiving seem even weirder.

By Erin Kelly • November 24, 2015

21 Things You Didn’t Know About Black Friday

These Black Friday facts will have you staying home.

By All That's Interesting • Nov 24, 2015

21 Things You Didn’t Know About Black Friday

These Black Friday facts will have you staying home.

By All That's Interesting • November 24, 2015

Shattering Stereotypes: This Is What Native Americans Really Look Like Today

As we celebrate the supposed historical unity among Native American tribes and European settlers each Thanksgiving, we often forget that story’s dark side: exclusion, racism, even genocide. In Project 562 (named after the 562 federally recognized Native American tribes in the United States), photographer Matika Wilbur — a Native American...

By Erin Kelly • Nov 22, 2015

Shattering Stereotypes: This Is What Native Americans Really Look Like Today

As we celebrate the supposed historical unity among Native American tribes and European settlers each Thanksgiving, we often forget that story’s dark side: exclusion, racism, even genocide. In Project 562 (named after the 562 federally recognized Native American tribes in the United States), photographer Matika Wilbur — a Native American...

By Erin Kelly • November 22, 2015

20 Monopoly Games You Never Knew Existed

As anyone who has played the board game Monopoly knows, the pursuit of profit can lead people to do some pretty outlandish things — including creating dozens of Monopoly variations to market to a specific demographic. Originally made in 1903 as a way to help people understand progressive political economist...

By Erin Kelly • Nov 19, 2015

20 Monopoly Games You Never Knew Existed

As anyone who has played the board game Monopoly knows, the pursuit of profit can lead people to do some pretty outlandish things — including creating dozens of Monopoly variations to market to a specific demographic. Originally made in 1903 as a way to help people understand progressive political economist...

By Erin Kelly • November 19, 2015

Children From Early 20th Century America Probably Worked Harder Than You

It was only in the mid 20th century that the US enacted federal standards regarding child labor. We look back on that in photos.

By Erin Kelly • Nov 16, 2015

Children From Early 20th Century America Probably Worked Harder Than You

It was only in the mid 20th century that the US enacted federal standards regarding child labor. We look back on that in photos.

By Erin Kelly • November 16, 2015

Civil Rights And Sit Ins: How A Young Bernie Sanders Was Shaped By Grassroots Politics

Bernie Sanders' early political career was molded by economic uncertainty and social upheaval—situations that are all too familiar to most voters today.

By Abby Norman • Nov 14, 2015

Civil Rights And Sit Ins: How A Young Bernie Sanders Was Shaped By Grassroots Politics

Bernie Sanders' early political career was molded by economic uncertainty and social upheaval—situations that are all too familiar to most voters today.

By Abby Norman • November 14, 2015

What’s Inside The Time Capsule Of Humanity We Made For Aliens

From photos to rock records, these are the surprising things we're offering up to any aliens we may find in order to explain the human race

By Nickolaus Hines • Nov 13, 2015

What’s Inside The Time Capsule Of Humanity We Made For Aliens

From photos to rock records, these are the surprising things we're offering up to any aliens we may find in order to explain the human race

By Nickolaus Hines • November 13, 2015