George Washington wasn’t just America’s first president. He was the original trendsetter, a role model, and, let’s be honest, he had a presidency full of quirks we’d never see today. From reluctant leader to national icon, Washington’s journey shaped the office as we know it. Here are 18 surprising facts that show just how unique…
If you think Halloween is just about candy, costumes, and a whole lot of pumpkin spice, think again. This holiday is packed with centuriesold traditions, eerie legends, and some seriously strange facts. Whether you’re hitting a Halloween bash, passing out candy, or just want to impress your friends, these spooky tidbits will make you the…
In the wild, there are creatures with abilities so extraordinary that, if you didn’t know better, you’d think they stepped right out of a superhero comic book. These animals have evolved powers that would make even the most superpowered humans blush,from manipulating electricity to regenerating entire limbs. Let’s take a closer look at nature’s most…
Between the wars, as racial tensions began to boil over and the civil rights movement gained momentum, many white celebrities used their fame and influence to battle racism and segregation. These personalities, though often working behind the scenes or taking subtle stands, were instrumental in chipping away at the massive racial barriers that dominated much…
There is something rather lifeless and arid about these impressions of history, being little more than a series of dates and events pieced together as if they belong in the far-off texts of textbooks and the classroom walls. Yet scratch down all these layers, and tension, drama, and undeniable human purposes, fear, and inspiration overflow…
In the third week of October, history has unfolded in a strange mix of grandeur, horror, and sheer oddity, where queens met their fates, economies crumbled, and beer floods swept through city streets. October 16, 1793: The Queen Falls On a cold autumn day, Marie Antoinette, once the dazzling queen of France, took her final…
On October 8, 1918, in the midst of the turmoil of World War I, Alvin Cullum York, a quiet, unassuming man from Tennessee, became one of America’s most acclaimed heroes of the war. His actions during that day in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, France, would make him a Medal of Honor recipient and a figure in…
The second week of October happens to be a fairly important one, in light of the facts that defined politics, culture, religion, and history of the world. It has produced historic inventions and events that translated into specific moments of an era. So here are 13 interesting events that occurred during the second week of…