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The celebrated photographer—who was born on this day in 1902—once mutilated his own negatives. On purpose.

On February 19, 1942, FDR sanctioned the removal of Japanese immigrants and Americans of Japanese heritage from their homes to be imprisoned in camps throughout the country.

He sat on his heliocentric theory of the universe for 30-some years, and only published his ideas on his deathbed.

Our nation's third president bribed a reporter and kept a pet mockingbird. For more on Jefferson’s life, accomplishments, and controversies, take a look at this assembly of 25 facts.

The epic HBO series returns in April 2019—which leaves you plenty of time to consider whether one of the show's major characters is actually a merman.

From merchants to ironmasters to dressmakers, these historic women shattered glass ceilings and broke stereotypes to rise to the top of their trades.

Winning an Oscar is, for most people, a once-in-a-lifetime achievement ... So you'd think their owners would be a little more careful with them.

In 2004, the rover Opportunity landed on Mars. Originally intended to serve a mere 90-day mission, the rover instead beamed back scientific discoveries for more than a decade—and now its groundbreaking mission is over.

Flowers and chocolate are boring. Stealing a moon rock or setting your loved one's crotch ablaze? That's love.

For more than 90 years, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has rewarded excellence on the big screen—and they've seen plenty of historic firsts over the decades.

Read on to discover which American president wanted to be a concert violinist, which carried a dictionary around in his pocket, who burned his official White House portrait, and why Joe Biden's dog is making history.

What's in a name? A lot if you're planning to make a mark in Hollywood. Which is why some of your favorite actors may not have been born with the name you know them by now.