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From medieval aspics to lime and tuna concoctions, Jell-O salad has a surprisingly long history.

The interesting origins of silver dollar pancakes.
Michael La Corte|
From coded confessions to bone-chilling firsthand accounts of battle, these diarists used private confession to illuminate history for generations to come.
Colin Scanlon|
Spoiler alert: The balloon was not deflated after the parade.
AJ DiCosimo|

Government and Politics

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|
Tens of thousands of fallout shelter signs, with three yellow triangles in a black circle, are visible on building façades today. They serve as grim reminders of the hottest flashes of the Cold War. So why are they still around?
Tim Brinkhof|

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

The date was chosen to coincide with the anniversary of the end of World War I, which occurred at the 11th hour of 11th day of the 11th month.

Mystery

Try to not finish these 15 short, fast-paced books in one weekend.
Sam Hindman|
The fates of these sailors and ships remain lost to history.
Kat Long|
These great Agatha Christie adaptations test the audience to figure out the mystery.
Jenny Cohen|
What is the truth behind the historical figure’s death?
Chelsea Thatcher|

Misconceptions

Do you have to wear black to a funeral? Does a procession always end at a cemetery? We answer all of the burning questions you might have never thought to ask about funerals.
Jake Rossen|
Think you know everything about famous cities like London, New York, and Paris? Think again.
Michele Debczak|
No, print is not dead. And most journalists are certainly not rich.
Kat Long|
Spoiler alert: Many Gen Zers aren’t kids anymore.
Michele Debczak|
We take a look at a handful misconceptions about Antarctica, from its alleged populations of bears to its current ownership.
Kat Long|

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

William Shatner’s lip lock with Nichelle Nichols wasn't TV’s first interracial kiss, but it might have been the most controversial.
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