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Joe Biden isn't the only famous person with a stutter — here are 15 other...
Stuttering is a neurological condition where someone typically repeats, extends, or is unable to produce a sound. In November, the Atlantic published a story about Democratic presidential candidate Joe...
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World War II forts that once protected the UK from German bombs now stand...
The Maunsell Army and Navy forts were built and placed in the Thames Estuary in 1942 to help protect London from airstrikes and sea raids during World War II. After the war, the forts became the...
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FDR was roasted and compared to Hitler for moving Thanksgiving to stretch out...
Thanksgiving falls on November 28 this year, which means that the holiday shopping season will be shorter than usual.Back in 1939, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt faced a similarly compressed...
View ArticleThe true story behind the name 'Black Friday' is much darker than you may...
Black Friday didn't get its name because stores become profitable and go "into the black."The true story is much darker — the term "Black Friday" was first used in 1869 by two investors who drove up...
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This map shows how the US really has 11 separate 'nations' with entirely...
Author and journalist Colin Woodard identified 11 distinct cultures that have historically divided the US.His book "American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures in North America"...
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The International Skating Union is really sorry for including an...
Russian figure skater Anton Shulepov wore a costume that featured a Star of David and elements of Auschwitz guard uniforms during a routine to the theme of "Schindler's List" in November at am...
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Sundar Pichai is now the CEO of both Google and Alphabet. Here's his meteoric...
Sundar Pichai is now the CEO of Alphabet, Google's parent company.Google cofounders Larry Page and Sergey Brin both announced that they were stepping down from their leadership roles at the company in...
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The rise and fall of the 'Greatest Show on Earth' and the Ringling family's...
The Ringling Bros. founded their circus in the late 1800s and later combined it with the Barnum & Bailey Circus to form the "Greatest Show on Earth."The seven Ringling brothers and one sister would...
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'The Irishman' is a fictionalized true crime story about the disappearance of...
Long-time International Brotherhood of Teamsters boss, James "Jimmy" Hoffa, went missing in 1975. While theories surrounding his disappearance are still circulating today, the case has been described...
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10 of the biggest blizzards to ever hit the US
The Great Blizzard of 1888 remains one of the most devastating storms in US history with a death toll of over 400.The Blizzard of 1996 resulted in 150 deaths and around $3 million in damages across the...
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2 planes collided in the air over Brooklyn 59 years ago in what was then the...
In 1960, two airplanes crashed into each other above New York City.One of the planes crashed in Park Slope, Brooklyn, right in the middle of a residential neighborhood.AP photos from the crash show how...
View ArticleWhat the wild plot of 'Cats' really means
"Cats," based on a book of poems by T. S. Eliot, revolves around a tribe of cats called Jellicles, which are competing in a singing competition, so they can die and be reborn as a better version of...
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22 photos that show the evolution of New York City's Times Square ball drop
Since 1907, the ball has been dropping in Times Square to ring in the new year.The annual celebration brings together people from around the world, huddling under the cold New York City air as they...
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I visited the Tower of London, the most popular attraction in the UK, and I...
Situated along the Thames in central London, the Tower of London is the most booked attraction in the UK, according to newly released data from TripAdvisor.A former prison and the site of numerous...
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The history behind the most controversial holiday beverage of all time, which...
Eggnog is a hot-button topic when it comes to holiday beverages, attracting fans and detractors alike.The drink has a rather odd history, going from a beverage that was believed to be a nutritional...
View ArticleWhy rich New Yorkers created Santa Claus
Santa is an iconic character, who dominates the media during the holidays. Although he's now a brand influencer used to market products, he was originally a poor monk in Turkey.Rich New Yorker's in...
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15 years after "National Treasure" came out, here's the real story of the...
The historic Trinity Church and cemetery are located in downtown Manhattan near Wall Street.The church, which has been rebuilt three times since 1697, featured prominently in the 2004 film "National...
View ArticleThe surprising reason Americans drop a ball on New Year's Eve
The dropping of the New Year's Eve ball in Times Square in New York City has been a tradition for over 100 years.We spoke with the agent for the ball, Jeffrey Straus, and climbed to the top of One...
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A family bought a 20,000-square-foot Freemason temple in Indiana for $89,000,...
Theresa and Atom Cannizzaro bought a former Masonic temple and are converting it into a home.The second floor, their living space, has a large open-floor concept with five bedrooms, a kitchen, and a...
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6 crucial turning points in Silicon Valley history that made it the tech...
Silicon Valley has been a hub of technological innovation for the last century.The region's growth is closely tied to buildup during World War II and federal investment.Recent events like Mark...
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