What Happened To The Real-Life Diseases That Killed You In Oregon Trail?
There were plenty of ways to die in the classic "Oregon Trail" video game, including snakebites, broken limbs, accidental gunshots, and disease.
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What Happened To Richard Nixon's Children?
What happened to Patricia Nixon Cox and Julie Nixon Eisenhower, the two daughters of the infamous former American head of state Richard Nixon? Let's find out!
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Classic Country Mysteries That Remain Unsolved To This Day
For anyone who loves classic country, true crime, or just a good brainteaser, these are the classic country mysteries that remain unsolved to this day.
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Presidents Who Were Poorer Than You Thought
The vast majority of U.S. presidents were millionaires, but not all of them were equally rich. These are some presidents who were poorer than you thought.
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These Were The Supplies You Needed To Survive The Oregon Trail
In the mid-1800s, many people set their sights on a new life in the Oregon Territory. However, to get there, settlers had to brave the 2,000-mile Oregon Trail.
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Westward Expansion: This Is How Much It Cost To Travel West
Pioneering wasn't only difficult, it was also pretty expensive. Here's how much it cost to travel west in the 1800s, and how much that would be today.
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Ben Affleck And Barack Obama Are Related. Here's How
Thanks to the miracle of modern DNA technology, people are discovering exciting, and sometimes troubling, familial ties in their bloodline.
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The Strangely Ironic Words John Adams Said Before His Death
Rather than reflecting on his family or his own career, John Adams' final thoughts instead drifted to his friend and longtime rival Thomas Jefferson.
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The Real Reason Herbert Hoover's Staff Would Hide From Him
Herbert Hoover made a strange request of his White House staff, asking them to hide whenever he or his wife passed by.
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Why The Hopi Native American Tribe Is Called The Oldest Of People
The Hopi people, native to the southwest region of the U.S., are one of the oldest documented cultures, dating back over 2,000 years.
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This Actor Was Considered For George H.W. Bush's Vice President
George H.W. Bush almost selected Clint Eastwood as his running mate in 1988, and he might have made a better choice than you'd think.
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George H.W. Bush Famously Hated This Food
President George H.W. Bush made dinnertime more difficult for families when he eschewed eating a certain food that, while healthy, was not the greatest-tasting.
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Disturbing Details Found In Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Autopsy Report
Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated by James Earl Ray in 1968.
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Who Is The Least-Educated U.S. President?
As recently as 1900, American youth rarely finished high school, and far fewer went to college. There is, in fact, no degree requirement to become president.
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What Indigenous People Think About The Bering Strait Theory
It's been theorized the first people in the Americas came on foot across the Bering Strait. Here is what indigenous people think about that theory.
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Which President Gave The White House Its Name?
The White House is one of the most famous buildings in the U.S., but do you know which president actually named it? Here's how the iconic building was named.
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Which Four US Presidents Were Also Cheerleaders?
Four US presidents were actually cheerleaders before entering the Oval Office, including FDR, George W. Bush, Dwight Eisenhower, and Ronald Reagan.
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The US President That Queen Victoria Found Attractive
Queen Victoria was famously devoted to her husband, Albert. But that doesn't mean she was blind, especially when it came to President Millard Fillmore.
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This Is The First President To Die At The White House
The death of a president while in office is always a national tragedy. The event becomes even more poignant when death occurs early in the president's term.
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The Theory About Zachary Taylor's Death That Changes Everything
Whenever a president dies in office, there are going to be questions about the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. That's certainly true of Zachary Taylor.
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James Madison's IQ Might Surprise You
The presidency today is a complicated business, requiring a certain level of intellectual ability. It's always been challenging. James Madison was up to it.
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Did Gerald Ford Really Model For Cosmopolitan?
Gerald Ford worked as a model in his 20s and was featured in a couple of magazines.
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US Presidents Who Didn't Swear In On The Bible
It's part of the transition of power: The incoming president places one hand on a Bible and raises the other hand, to take the oath of office. Have all of them?
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The Relationship Between The Cherokee Tribe And Owls
The relationship between the Cherokee tribe and owls is related to their beliefs in owls connection to the spirit world.
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This Was The First President To Be Photographed
Which U.S. president holds the distinction of being the first to be photographed? Depending on who you ask, it's a two-way tie.
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The Real Reason Navajo Blankets Are So Valuable
Navajo blankets have been a high price item for hundreds of years. Here is the real reason Navajo blankets are so valuable.
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The First American President To Be Assassinated
The United States of America was not even a century old when an assassin struck, murdering the chief executive at the beginning of his second term of office.
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