How The Assassination Of 2 Colleagues Catapulted Dianne Feinstein's Career
Diane Feinstein was thinking of leaving politics, but the assassination of two of her colleagues in San Francisco ended up catapulting her political career.
Read MoreDiane Feinstein was thinking of leaving politics, but the assassination of two of her colleagues in San Francisco ended up catapulting her political career.
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 MoreThe horrific 2005 murder of beauty queen Nona Dirksmeyer has never been solved, though one suspect who was acquitted has a history of attacking women.
Read MoreThere are many approaches to Christianity, including the idea of Muscular Christianity that came about in the 19th century. Here's what followers believe.
Read MoreSome ancient cultures buried their dead facing east, and though the reason behind the tradition has changed, many gravestones still face east today.
Read MoreIt might not happen as often anymore, but United States senators sometimes die while in office. Here's how many have died in total as of 2023.
Read MoreCalifornia's longest-standing senator and one of the longest-standing women in U.S. congressional history, Dianne Feinstein, has died at age 90.
Read MoreThe White House is the iconic residence of the president of the United States. Here's how the first head of state, George Washington, picked its location.
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 MoreThe Southeast Asian country known as Myanmar changed its name in 1989 after the Junta regime came to power. However, some still call it Burma. Here's why.
Read MoreNative American's had their own name for Mount Rushmore that translated to "Six Grandfathers." Here's how the rock formation got its current name.
Read MoreAfter the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963, theories swirled around the details of his death. Here's the magic bullet theory.
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 MoreMost people are likely familiar with D.C.'s Washington Monument, but there is an earlier version. Here's the real story behind the first Washington monument.
Read MoreIn the Book of Genesis, several people are described as living to nearly 1,000 years old. Here's why so many Biblical characters had such long lifespans.
Read MoreColumbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day commemorate a so-called conqueror and those he conquered, respectively. Here's why they're celebrated the same day.
Read MoreThe United States Secret Service gives code names to presidents and their family members. Here's how the agency referred to JFK and his loved ones.
Read MoreWe hear the terms terms 'modernism' and 'postmodernism' thrown around a lot to describe various aspects of culture. Here's what those words actually mean.
Read MoreRemember that Old Spice commercial from 2011? The official name for it was "The Man Your Man Could Smell Like." Here's what happened to the star.
Read MoreElection seasons in the United States run significantly longer than in other countries, and many experts use previous elections to predict the next.
Read MoreThere are multiple reasons why LGBTQ+ History Month is celebrated in October. The first observance was in 1994, but its roots go back further than that.
Read MoreWashington, D.C. remains under the jurisdiction of the United States Congress, to the dismay of many. Here's why it hasn't managed to achieve statehood.
Read MoreFormer U.S. president James K. Polk has had multiple grave sites following his death on June 15, 1849. Here's why his remains have moved around so much.
Read MoreYou've heard of Air Force One, but the floating White House was a luxurious part of Presidential life for several commanders in chief for nearly a century.
Read MoreArtist Bob Ross created his first TV painting, "A Walk in the Woods," on "The Joy of Painting" in 1983. Its journey in the years after is an interesting one.
Read MoreBaby Alive dolls were introduced in 1973 by Kenner Products, and the company was acquired by Hasbro in 1991. Here's what happened to the dolls.
Read MoreNapoleon Bonaparte's wife, Empress Josephine Bonaparte, died in 1814. But the exact cause of her death is still somewhat unclear. Here's the story.
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