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From skinny-dipping to petroleum jelly with breakfast, these strange morning habits of U.S. presidents actually happened.

From Will Smith and Chris Rock's clash to Sacheen Littlefeather's refusal, the Academy Awards biggest night has always been punctuated by scandal.
Colin Scanlon|
While the days of forcing left-handed children to use their right hands are mostly over, the bias against lefties continues in most languages around the world.
Meagan Bojarski|
With different categories and votes, the Golden Globes and Academy Awards results don’t always match up.
Paul Anthony Jones|

Government and Politics

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|
Fears of nuclear war led to a fleeting craze for fallout shelters stocked with crackers, body bags, and guns.
Jake Rossen|

Presidents

The White House took a special liking to the animal.
Jenny Cohen|
Jefferson’s tale of an encounter with a stranger sparked a saying that became pretty popular in the 19th century.
Paul Anthony Jones|
This quiz challenges you to name all the U.S. presidents as fast as possible.
Ellen Gutoskey|

War

These photos paint a picture of tragic times throughout history, but against all odds, the subjects overcame adversity and created lives for themselves.

Mystery

William Shakespeare's wife Anne Hathaway was 26 when she married the 18-year-old Bard. New findings reveal they may have had a closer relationship than previously thought.
Eden Gordon|
With the release of another new Harlan Coben-inspired Netflix series, we shared four of the best adaptations.
Bryce Olin|
These captivating time capsules contain far more than just old newspaper clippings.
Ellen Gutoskey|
Test your knowledge of the classic films of Alfred Hitchcock and the behind-the-scenes facts.
Alexandria Ingham|

Misconceptions

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|
We're separating fact from fiction when it comes to these deadly diseases.
Chelsea Thatcher|

Royalty

Even if you’re not a noble, earning one of their titles doesn’t always require a royal wedding.
Lucas Reilly|
You’ll be happy these folks aren’t your relatives.
Shayna Murphy|
Royals from Queen Victoria to Princess Diana have left their mark on the world of fashion.
Colin Scanlon|

Civil Rights

Civil rights activist and stealth Trekker Martin Luther King Jr. had an intense conversation with one of the show’s main cast members to keep the series intact.
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