Why Do Amish People Not Wear Buttons?
If you've ever been to an Amish community or even soon an Amish person in popular culture or real life, you might have noticed the lack of buttons.
Read MoreIf you've ever been to an Amish community or even soon an Amish person in popular culture or real life, you might have noticed the lack of buttons.
Read MoreMemorial Day and Veterans day are both federal holidays that honored members of the United States Military, but how are they different from one another?
Read MoreCremation is the most common form of disposition today, and Minnesota was the first state to legalize this unusual type of cremation in 2003
Read MoreAt some point, you've probably noticed that semi-trucks have those weird rubber flaps behind their wheels and probably wondered what they're for.
Read MoreYou've probably seen various news articles about people finding buried treasure, but what happens afterward? Can they keep everything they found?
Read MoreNew York's state flag depicts Liberty and Justice standing on either side of the Hudson River, with a shield, globe, and eagle also in the design.
Read MoreHave you ever wondered why there are only seven wonders of the world? Well, if we go back in time — way back — we find the reason for this number.
Read MoreHarriet Tubman is best known for helping enslaved people escape to freedom via the Underground Railroad, and she did so while suffering from a tragic injury.
Read MoreJets are built for speed. That's kind of the whole point. Yet, out of necessity, the slowest jet ever was created. The record goes to this aircraft.
Read MoreThere are many rules around how to handle and position American Flags, but a court case determined that an upside-down flag is allowed. Here's what it means.
Read MoreEgypt had plenty of pharaohs over its roughly 3,000-year history, and though you might not have guessed, a not insignificant number of them were women.
Read MoreBefore key Allied victories turned the tide of World War II in 1942 and '43, the war was going badly for the Allies. Here are some important battles they lost.
Read MoreWe are so accustomed to numbers and letters on military aircraft that we may not even really think about it, but there is a whole system behind what they mean.
Read MoreIf you've ever seen a bottle of maple syrup, you might have noticed those tiny, seemingly useless handles. Maybe you even wondered: "What's the point?"
Read MoreYears ago, during a papal enclave, a gathering of cardinals to elect a new pope, townspeople tore off the roof of a palace. And it made history.
Read MoreThe California state flag has a grizzly bear on it, but you won't find those in the Golden State these days. Here's what the symbolism means.
Read MoreJapan was one of Nazi Germany's key allies during World War II. Here's what Hitler hoped to gain from the alliance -- and what it could have meant for Japan.
Read MoreThe name Leo dates back centuries in the history of the Catholic Church — and has been used by 13 previous popes. What is the history behind this papal name?
Read MoreWhile many were focused on the identity of the new pope, some were curious as to what exactly that marching band was playing that preceded his appearance.
Read MoreThe newly-elected head of the Catholic Church is Robert Francis Prevost, who will now be known as Pope Leo XIV. What do we know about him?
Read MoreAdolf Hitler's nefarious efforts to create a new world order included a bizarre hunt for the Holy Grail, led largely by his right-hand-man, Heinrich Himmler.
Read MoreIf you've ever flown, you probably know that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) wipes down your hands during their security check.
Read MoreJohn F. Kennedy is remembered as a champion of civil rights, but it was more complicated than that. Here's the myth about JFK you should never believe.
Read MoreIf you've ever seen a ship in movies or real life, you might have noticed that some have acronyms on them, like "RMS." The reason goes back quite a few years.
Read MoreIn 79 A.D., Pompeii was smothered in ash and pumice from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. And even today, you can still see the facial expressions on the bodies.
Read MoreIt wasn't until the Voting Rights Act passed in 1965 that women of any race who were U.S. citizens could cast their votes in elections without interference.
Read MoreJodi Arias brutally murdered her ex-boyfriend, Travis Alexander, and was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in April 2015.
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