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  • Amish people in traditional attire

    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.

    By Lauren Kershner Read More
  • Female solider giving salute in front of American flag

    What's The Difference Between Memorial Day And Veterans Day?

    Memorial Day and Veterans day are both federal holidays that honored members of the United States Military, but how are they different from one another?

    By Amy Beeman Read More
  • A hearse in the entry of a garage at a funeral home in Minnesota.

    Minnesota Was The First State To Legalize This Unusual Type Of Cremation

    Cremation is the most common form of disposition today, and Minnesota was the first state to legalize this unusual type of cremation in 2003

    By Amy Beeman Read More
  • A semi-truck transporting cargo on the interstate

    Why Do Semi-Trucks Have Rubber Flaps Behind Their Wheels?

    At some point, you've probably noticed that semi-trucks have those weird rubber flaps behind their wheels and probably wondered what they're for.

    By Lauren Kershner Read More
  • A man with a metal detector and a shovel at the beach

    Can You Keep Buried Treasure If You Find It?

    You've probably seen various news articles about people finding buried treasure, but what happens afterward? Can they keep everything they found?

    By Amy Beeman Read More
  • New York state flag blowing

    The Meaning Of The New York State Flag Explained

    New 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.

    By Richard Milner Read More
  • Machu Picchu, one of the new Seven Wonders of the World

    Here's Why There Are Only 7 Wonders Of The World

    Have 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.

    By Lauren Kershner Read More
  • Harriet Tubman sitting on a wooden chair posing for photograph

    The Tragic Injury Harriet Tubman Never Recovered From

    Harriet 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.

    By Amy Beeman Read More
  • PZL M-15 Belphegor on display

    The Record For Slowest Jet Ever Made Goes To This Aircraft

    Jets 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.

    By Richard Milner Read More
  • Upside down Washington, D.C. flag

    The Meaning Of An Upside-Down Flag Explained

    There 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.

    By Richard Milner Read More
  • Hatshepsut temple in Egypt

    How Many Egyptian Pharaohs Were Women?

    Egypt 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.

    By Lauren Kershner Read More
  • General Eisenhower with other US and UK generals in front of a map

    11 Battles That The Allies Actually Lost During WWII

    Before 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.

    By Kathy Benjamin Read More
  • Boeing 747 on tarmc and in flight

    What Do Those Letters And Numbers On Military Aircraft Mean?

    We 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.

    By Richard Milner Read More
  • McLure's maple syrup bottle with tiny handle

    Why Does Maple Syrup Have Tiny Handles?

    If 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?"

    By Lauren Kershner Read More
  • Pop Leo XIV waving from balcony with two clerics

    Why Townspeople Once Tore The Roof Off Of A Palace During A Papal Conclave

    Years 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.

    By S. Flannagan Read More
  • California state flag waving in wind

    What Does The California State Flag Mean?

    The 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.

    By Richard Milner Read More
  • Hitler in uniform giving Nazi salute

    These Were Hitler's Plans For Japan During And After WWII

    Japan 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.

    By William Fischer Read More
  • Newly elected pope Leo XIV in Vatican City

    The Meaning Behind Pope Robert Prevost's Chosen Name, Leo

    The 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?

    By Lauren Kershner Read More
  • Marching band leading Swiss Guard down steps of the Basilica

    What Song Did The Swiss Guard March To After The Conclave?

    While 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.

    By Simon Barnes Read More
  • Pope Leo XIV

    Who Is The New Pope After Francis?

    The 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?

    By Anthony Lien Read More
  • Broken bust of Adolf Hitler sits in a pile of rubble

    Adolf Hitler's Bizarre Hunt For The Holy Grail Explained

    Adolf 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.

    By S. Flannagan Read More
  • TSA agent swabbing woman's hand

    Why Does TSA Actually Wipe Your Hands

    If you've ever flown, you probably know that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) wipes down your hands during their security check.

    By Andrew Amelinckx Read More
  • JFK at podium pointing finger at audience

    The Myth About JFK You Should Never Believe

    John 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.

    By S. Flannagan Read More
  • Retired RMS Queen Mary docked

    What Does RMS On A Ship Mean?

    If 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.

    By Richard Milner Read More
  • plaster casts of Pompeii's dead

    Why You Can Still See Facial Expression On The Bodies Of Pompeii

    In 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.

    By Andrew Amelinckx Read More
  • Suffragettes in fancy hats rallying for voting rights

    Why Did It Take So Long For All Women To Be Able To Vote?

    It 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.

    By Amy Beeman Read More
  • Jodi Arias staring ahead

    The Unexpected Hobby Jodi Arias Has While In Prison

    Jodi Arias brutally murdered her ex-boyfriend, Travis Alexander, and was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in April 2015.

    By Andrew Amelinckx Read More
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