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The world's oldest and youngest leaders currently have a 60-year age gap between them.
Jenny Cohen|
An examination of the so-called "Kennedy Curse" and how family members have publicly responded to it.
Logan DeLoye|
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|

Presidents


Mystery


Misconceptions


The image of Princess Diana that most people have is not entirely accurate. Here are some myths parading as facts about the former Princess of Wales.
Chelsea Thatcher|
From "I used to think I was the strangest person in the world..." to "You deserve a lover who wants you disheveled," we’re debunking the most popular quotes frequently misattributed to Frida Kahlo.
Nitya Rao|
Chlorine actually has a neutral smell—so if your pool smells strongly of chlorine, it's actually not a good sign.
Eden Gordon|
Did Yoko Ono break up the Beatles, and did they all really hate each other following the band's dissolution? Learn the truth about six major Beatles misconceptions.
Paul Anthony Jones|
June 19 marks Juneteenth National Independence Day. Learn more about the history here.
Jane Alexander|

Royalty


Civil Rights