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Things In Japan Americans Might Find Strange

Japan is full of cool new experiences for American tourists—but there’s one tradition that may leave visitors feeling squeamish.
January 12, 2025 Alex Summers

Awesome Airport Features And Amenities That Will Make You Want To Fly

When you think of airports do you think of long lines, security checks, and overpriced food? Well, that's probably because you've never been to one of the airports listed here and experienced amenities and features so amazing it will make it hard to leave the airport and have you longing for an even longer layover?
January 3, 2025 Jesse Singer
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Archaeologists Discover 150-Year-Old Message In A Bottle

In 2024, archaeologists discovered a 150-year-old message in a bottle—and at first, they were unable to translate its strange runes.
January 3, 2025 Sarah Ng

The Story Of America's First Megacity: First Excavated In The 1920s, We Now Know Chahokia Had More Than 10,000 Inhabitants

Long before skyscrapers and bustling streets, Cahokia was the big league of urban living. With its ceremonial mounds and advanced society, it used to be a cultural and economic hub.
January 2, 2025 Jane O'Shea

Researchers Thought Competition Drove Neanderthals To Extinction—But Genetic Evidence Now Shows Some Survived And Interbred With Humans

For many years, people held on to myths and suppositions about the Neanderthals. However, several findings have provided better insights into the lives of our ancient relatives.
December 18, 2024 Alex Summers

The Story Of Sealand, The Tinniest Nation Ever

Sealand, a former military platform in the North Sea, is recognized as the “Smallest area to lay claim to nation status” by the Guinness World Record. This micronation has had people fighting for its 0.004 sq/km land.
December 16, 2024 Miles Brucker

The Oneida Indian Nation

The Oneida Indian Nation made their mark on American history when they became the first ally to America in their fight for independence during the American Revolutionary War. But their victory wasn’t such a win after all—it was actually the beginning of a nightmare.
December 12, 2024 Allison Robertson

Eating Pizza With A Knife And Fork: And Other Big Pet Peeves

A pet peeve—"something that a particular person finds especially annoying". That sure does define how we feel about these things. How about you? What would be on your Pet Peeve list?
November 29, 2024 Jesse Singer
The Hindenburg disaster occurred on May 6, 1937, as the German passenger airship LZ 129 Hindenburg caught fire and was destroyed during its attempt to dock with its mooring mast at Naval Air Station Lakehurst in Manchester Township, New Jersey, United States.

The Twisted Secret We Know About The Hindenburg Disaster

The Hindenburg disaster was an infamous tragedy—but recently discovered documents reveal the untold, chilling truth about that fateful evening.
November 14, 2024 Samantha Henman
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33 Of History's Most Unbelievable Screwups

The Austrian army once suffered a terrible defeat due to their own ludicrous incompetence. After decimating their assumed enemy during Battle of Karánsebes, surviving soldiers made a devastating—and humiliating—discovery.
November 7, 2024 Carl Wyndham
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Blackfoot Nation: The Most Aggressive Tribe in North America

Discover Blackfoot Nation, known as the most aggressive tribe in North America. After the vengeful slaying of Malcolm Clarke, the U.S. Army retaliated against Blackfoot Nation, delivering a brutal betrayal on Mountain Chief—and the consequences were catastrophic.
November 6, 2024 Allison Robertson
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Things That Are Normal In Europe That Americans May Find Shocking

When in Rome, do as the Romans do...or at least try not to look so out of place! Americans in Europe are the most confused you might've ever seen a person be. Here are some things to expect before that international trip. You can thank us later.
November 1, 2024 Alex Summers