The History Of U.S. Government Shutdowns Explained
Government shutdowns are nothing new, so let's look at why they're a thing, why they're getting more severe, and just how they've changed over the past decades.
Read MoreGovernment shutdowns are nothing new, so let's look at why they're a thing, why they're getting more severe, and just how they've changed over the past decades.
Read MoreWhen most people have long retired, a select few still find the energy to serve in the U.S. Senate. Here are the U.S. Senators who kept going into their 90s.
Read MoreNot since the heady days of the 1990s and "The X-Files" has the general public been so obsessed by UFO activity. Here's how E.T. grabbed the headlines in 2023.
Read MoreSpider webs, the bane of flying insects, are marvels of natural engineering. Simple yet complex, there's much more to these silken webs than meets the eye.
Read MoreLa Luz del Mundo was founded by Aarón Joaquín González in 1926. The church grew under the leadership of his son, but was plagued by controversy from the start.
Read MoreSometimes, a murderer can escape justice for decades. But the investigators never forget, and in 2023, now have far more advanced tools to solve cold cases.
Read MoreEtta James was an R&B legend, with legendary hits like "At Last." However, despite her talent and notoriety, her life was fraught with addiction and abuse.
Read MoreSome considered North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un's sister Kim Yo-jong to be the most dangerous woman in the world. Here's the untold truth of Kim Yo-jong.
Read MoreIn 1969, the BBC aired an unprecedented look at the daily life of the royal family. The documentary, titled "Royal Family," was soon banned by Queen Elizabeth.
Read MoreD.C. statehood has been a topic of debate in recent years, with Washingtonians pushing for representation. Here's what would happen if it became reality.
Read MoreThe United States of America has had 46 presidents since 1789, and most of them served only one four-year term. However, a select few won multiple elections.
Read MoreIt was clear from infanthood that Brian Shaw was destined for a larger-than-life future. His talents and drive have taken him to the top, but it wasn't easy.
Read MoreNASA's first six women astronauts were part of the diverse class of '78, known as Astronaut Group 8. Here's what it was really like for them.
Read MoreWhile the majority of the combatants at D-Day were just brave, ordinary soldiers, there were also several famous people who fought right alongside them.
Read MoreImagine getting stabbed or shot or otherwise dangerously injured. Now imagine not realizing it until much later. That's exactly what happened to these people.
Read MoreMovie theme songs are becoming a relic of the past, but there was a time when they routinely dominated the airwaves and became pop culture touchstones.
Read MoreItalian Eurovision champs Måneskin have revived arena rock and hair metal for a whole new generation. Here are some things you might not know about them.
Read MoreWith phones and cameras everywhere, misbehavior is much harder to hide. Here are some politicians who decided to misbehave and were caught red-handed.
Read MoreAmazon Prime Video's biopic "A Million Miles Away" stars Michael Peña as former astronaut José Hernández. But his real story is even more incredible.
Read MoreCreating and manipulating fire is commonly seen as a uniquely human skill. In Australia, firehawks have been making use of fire for far longer than us.
Read MoreLooking back at American colonial funerals gives insight into the society in general. Here's what it was like to witness a funeral in the American colonies.
Read MoreMobsters have a well-deserved reputation for brutality and criminality. But many members of the mafia have served in the military, and some with distinction.
Read MoreIn 1978, NASA recruited its first female astronauts, a full 20 years after the agency was first established. The six women have many astonishing achievements.
Read MoreThe 2023 Morocco earthquake struck without warning and left utter devastation in its wake. Here's how the earthquake and its aftermath unfolded.
Read MoreOne of the most famous stories in the Bible is that of Noah's Ark, but few know the strange details of Noah's birth, or that he wasn't just the Flood Guy.
Read MoreSofia Coppola's is known for highlighting the female perspective in her films, and making her 2023 film "Priscilla" was no different.
Read MoreFrom the embarrassing to the horrific, here are a few of the biggest scandals to ever hit the elite universities known collectively as the Ivy League.
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