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Here Are The Historical Odds Of A Deeper Pullback...
Here’s some pretty good historical data via Raymond James and Market Montage on the odds of a deeper market decline: “Some interesting data from Jeff Saut of Raymond James if you are a data hound like...
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The Irish Government Has Apologized To Irish Soldiers Who Deserted During...
THE MINISTER FOR Defence Alan Shatter is to introduce legislation this year which will formally provide an amnesty to Irish citizens who absented themselves from duty with the Defence Forces to fight...
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George Washington's Personal Copy Of The Constitution—Complete With His...
If you're a history buff and have some cash to blow, you might want to attend an auction on June 22 at Christie's in Rockefeller Plaza. Next Friday, Christie's will auction off George Washington's...
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Here's What Really Happens To The 20,000 Bodies Donated To Science Each Year...
Mary Roach wanted to know what happened to bodies once they were donated to science. In her research, she found a 2,000 year history of cadavers and all they've accomplished for society. The result is...
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19 Incredible British Propaganda Posters From World War Two
Within the last few years, the World War II British propaganda poster "Keep calm and carry on" has become ubiquitous around the World. What many people don't know is that the poster only saw limited...
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Baseball Like You've Never Seen It, As It Was Played In 1864
On Governor's Island, in New York City, men gather to play one of America's oldest pastimes. But unlike many local leagues, these men play baseball as it was in the old days. The Gotham Baseball Club...
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Vintage Pictures From The First Flight Around The World
The 1920s was a special time in American history. The "war to end all wars" was over and the United States was stronger than ever. Air travel was also gaining popularity after the first flight took...
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A Developer Will Pay $185 Million For Williamsburg's Creepy Domino Sugar Factory
In a twist to a story that's been developing since 2004, Two Trees Management Co. has reached a deal with the Community Preservation Corp. and the Katan Group to purchase the abandoned Domino sugar...
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Private Equity Titan David Rubenstein Just Purchased An Amazing Piece Of...
David Rubenstein, managing director of private equity firm The Carlyle Group, just bought a rare, original copy of the Emancipation Proclamation for $2.1 million, reports NPR. Basically, this is one...
View ArticleRare Vintage Pictures Of Superstars Hanging Out Together
Superstars are cool, but lost pictures of superstars together are even cooler. From Bill Gates and Steve Jobs sitting around barefoot to Einstein partying with movie stars to Michael Jackson and Mr. T...
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Boy Are You Wrong About Everything
Did you know that Napoleon was actually not short? We are addicted to a book called: Sorry, Wrong Answer: Trivia Questions That Even Know-It-Alls Get Wrong. It's by a Ph.D. named Rod Evans. It lists...
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This Iconic Ship Gifted To New York By A Trader Is About To Leave The City
Things are about to change at Wall Street's neighbor--the South Street Seaport. That's because the famous ship Peking, which was purchased by the late coffee and gold trader Jack Aron in 1975 and...
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The Greatest Economic Collapses In History
War and politics have been the focal point of the downfall of many dominant nations over the course of world history, but poor economic decisions have also led to countries falling, people dying from...
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Here's What Manhattan Looked Like Before It Was Covered In Skyscrapers
A computer rendering posted to Reddit shows what Manhattan looked like long before millions of people made it their home. Check it out: DON'T MISS: See What It Would Look Like If Jupiter Were As Close...
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Famiglia De Medici: The Extraordinary Story Of The Family That Financed The...
In his 1963 book, 'The Rise and Decline of the Medici Bank,' medieval economic historian Raymond de Roover likens the Medici banking dynasty to today's banking fortresses. And it makes sense. The...
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From Soft Tacos To Broiled Bacon, These Are All Of The Presidents' Favorite...
While compiling this list I attempted as often as possible to learn not what the presidents ate at state functions and inaugural dinners but during their solitary breakfasts and family suppers—in...
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Ancient Canadian City Was As Large And Complex As Manhattan
Today New York City is the Big Apple of the Northeast but new research reveals that 500 years ago, at a time when Europeans were just beginning to visit the New World, a settlement on the north shore...
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These Pictures Will Make You Pray The Dust Bowl Isn't Returning
The Great Depression was bad, but perhaps the worst crisis in 1930s America was the Dust Bowl. Long droughts and poor farming techniques caused soil in the Midwest to turn into dust. This dust blew in...
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Theodore Roosevelt Inspires Miley Cyrus' Latest Tattoo
Teen pop star Miley Cyrus was inspired by Theodore Roosevelt for her latest tattoo. She posted a picture of the ink, on her arm, to her Twitter account. It reads: "So that his place shall never be...
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Indian Buys Up Gandhi Letters That May Reveal A Homosexual Partner
Last year, a biography of Mahatma Gandhi was released, titled Great Soul: Mahatma Gandhi and His Struggle With India. The book, written by Pulitzer prize winning author Joseph Lelyveld, tackled a...
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