Why Do We Have A Speaker Of The House In Congress?
The House of Representatives plays a critical role in America's government. One important figure is the Speaker of the House. But why do we have that position?
Read MoreThe House of Representatives plays a critical role in America's government. One important figure is the Speaker of the House. But why do we have that position?
Read MoreThe year 2022 will be remembered for a great many events, and we cite 13 in this list. These are the moments that shook the world and continue to reverberate.
Read MoreAstronaut Virgil "Gus" Grissom died in a spacecraft fire in 1967.
Read MoreAfter the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863, slavery was outlawed. But for the last-surviving Black Americans born into slavery, its brutal legacy continued.
Read MorePeople who follow professional baseball, whether diehard fans or not, have noticed that the games have unusual start times -- and yes, there's a reason why.
Read MoreAlthough the days of the mink coat as a symbol of extremely elegant attire for the extremely affluent seem to be disappearing, minks are still farmed for fur.
Read MoreEven with all of the research and high tech available, predicting the weather with any accuracy is tricky, especially when the patterns break the mold.
Read MorePixies are one of the most underrated bands of the 1990s. Longtime member Dave Lovering is not only a gifted drummer, but has another intriguing talent as well.
Read MoreOne of the important aspects of Donald Trump's public image is his wealth, something that has family history, dating back for generations of Trumps.
Read MoreCain Velasquez, ex-UFC and WWE star, was charged with the attempted murder of an alleged child abuser. This is his charge explained.
Read MoreThe relationship between Mike Pense and Donalt Trump has been both contentious and amicable, culminating in a falling out after the 2020 election.
Read MoreNancy Pelosi, the current Speaker of the House of Representatives, will not seek election to any leadership positions after Democrats lost the House.
Read MoreSpiritualism -- communicating with the dead through mediums -- became wildly popular in the 19th century, in part because of the three Fox sisters.
Read MoreIn a 78-day armed standoff, the Kanien'kehà:ka (or Mohawk) people in Canada fought for their right to their land. Here's the full story of the 1990 Oka Crisis.
Read MoreCharlotte, N.C.-based hairdresser Shanquelle Robinson died under questionable circumstances while on vacation and her death is still shrouded in mystery.
Read MoreNorth Korea is a famously closed nation with many mysterious traditions. This is the song North Koreans in Pyongyang hear every morning.
Read MoreThe World Cup is an event that draws more than a million spectators every year. With 2022's host Qatar, fans are finding themselves comparing it to Fyre Fest.
Read MoreOn November 16th, 2022 at 1:47 a.m. EST, NASA successfully launched Artemis 1, but it took many months to get to this point. Why did it take so long?
Read MoreMoney makes the world go 'round, or so says the song, and rarely is that more evident than when examining the costs associated with running for U.S. president.
Read MoreMany fantasize about being able to stumble across a buried treasure. But one British couple recently had this come true quite literally beneath their feet.
Read MoreKurt Cobain really didn't know how famous Nirvana really was until they returned home from a European tour.
Read MoreThere are some products that become emblematic of all similar products -- a Kleenex for a tissue, for instance -- and some names that take on a broader sense.
Read MoreUnder the façade of the successful businessman was a twisted criminal who preyed on women. This is the messed up truth of the Beauty Queen Killer.
Read MoreCasey Anthony alleged a woman named Zenaida Fernandez Gonzalez had her daughter Caley when she went missing.
Read MorePocahontas looms large in early American history, both as myth and as an historical figure, symbolic of the clash between Native Americans and Europeans.
Read MoreEgyptian ruler Ramses II was also known for something other than his power — his wife, Nefertari, was reportedly an outstanding figure in her own right.
Read MoreLarry Bird's life as a young adult began on a tragic note. The unexpected death of his father, Joe Bird, shook the then-amateur athlete to his core.
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