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Historical Facts You’ll Wish Weren’t Really True

History is stranger than fiction... and often grosser and creepier too.

14 Rarely Seen Photos of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Martin Luther King, Jr. led the Civil Rights Movement in the United States from the...

12 St. Patrick’s Day “Facts” That Are Actually False

How much do you know about the history of St. Patrick’s Day traditions? Many of...

23 of the Most Famous Presidential Firsts in History

George Washington may get a lot of fanfare for being the first commander-in-chief, but there...

13 Glaring Grammar Mistakes in the U.S. Constitution

The Constitution may have earned an "A" in civics, but in terms of grammar, it's...

10 Myths About the U.S. Constitution Most Americans Believe

Not everything you've read about the U.S. Constitution is totally accurate. Here are the most...

The Difference Between the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution

It's a common mistake to confuse the Declaration of Independence with the Constitution when thinking...

This Is Why the U.S. Constitution Uses F’s for S’s

Don't worry—our Founding Fathers did know how to spell.

How Well Do You Know the Amendments of the Constitution?

Calling all American history buffs! Test your knowledge of the amendments to the Constitution with...

How Much Do You Know About Our Constitution?

Test your knowledge about the important historical document that established America's system of government.

How Many People Actually Signed the Constitution?

The U.S. Constitution put in writing how the government of the United States should operate....

13 of the Weirdest Discoveries Archaeologists Have Made

Relics left behind by ancient humans are typically broken, buried, and hard to identify, but...

I Think Black History Month Should Last All Year

We know about Harriet Tubman and Martin Luther  King Jr., of course. But our American...

11 of the Biggest Lies That Made History

From frauds and imposters to scheming and scamming, these historical lies will make even your...

10 Accidental Discoveries That Changed the World

From penicillin and anesthesia to saccharin and silly putty, chance played a major role in...

The History Behind Chinese New Year

The Year of the Ox kicks off on February 12th!

Why Are Presidential Inaugurations on January 20th?

They haven't always been in January—in fact, they were held during a different month for...

8 of the Most Bizarre Historical Coincidences Throughout History

There are a lot of fake "coincidences" out there. But have no fear, these eerie...

17 Strangest Things Found by Deep Sea Divers

The oceans truly contain countless mysteries.

This Is What People Used Before Toilet Paper Existed

Toilet paper is selling out everywhere, which leaves us wondering—what did people do without it...

19 Political Questions You’ve Been Too Embarrassed to Ask

"Caucus," "Primary," "Electoral college," "Lame duck"—what do these terms even mean and how the heck...

50 State Flags of America and the Meaning Behind Them

Stars and stripes are obvious; pelicans, the Big Dipper, and trees, less so. Find out...

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Here’s What the McDonald’s Menu Looked Like the Year You Were Born

The McD's menu has changed so much—do you remember when the Quarter Pounder was new?!

What Thanksgiving Looked Like 100 Years Ago

Turns out turkey, football, and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade are only a few of...

15 Moments That Changed Women’s History Forever

In honor of Women's Equality Day, a look back at the single moments in history...

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