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The rare but pivotal elections that changed the conversation about American democracy.
Colin Scanlon|
People get a lot wrong about this secretive government agency.
Jake Rossen|
Do members of congress get paid during government shutdowns? And do they get free health insurance? Let’s get to the bottom of some common myths.
Ellen Gutoskey|
On November 5, people across Great Britain celebrate Guy Fawkes Night with bonfires and fireworks. But who was Guy Fawkes and why does he have a celebration named after him?
Claire Cock-Starkey|
From tragic factory fires to toxic food scandals, some safety laws we may take for granted today actually have some pretty unsettling backstories.
Colin Scanlon|
The WPA helped everyone from Jackson Pollock to Louise Nevelson.
Ellen Gutoskey|
These odd architectural features are remnants of a time when people had to pay if they wanted to look outside.
Tim Brinkhof|
The CIA's encrypted art sculpture has puzzled cryptographers for decades. The man with the answers is finally ready to clue them in.
Jake Rossen|

Presidents


Mystery


Misconceptions


Nine moments in history that feel like timeline glitches, from surprising overlaps to unbelievable coincidences.
Logan DeLoye|
If you believe that mice love cheese, rabbits love carrots, and elephants love peanuts...you're wrong. Here are six incorrect beliefs about what animals like to eat.
Ryan Menezes|
These strange-sounding rules can determine medals, rankings, and Olympic legacies.
Logan DeLoye|
Despite decades of research, these ADHD myths still affect how people understand attention and behavior.
Logan DeLoye|
There's a whole lot of false or unverified information about detox juices, cleanses, and supplements.
Eden Gordon|

Royalty


Civil Rights