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Scotland Could Become the First Country to Provide Universal Period Products to Citizens

On Tuesday, Feburary 25, Members of Scottish Parliament backed the first part of a bill that would make sanitary products like pads and tampons freely available.

You’re Probably Pronouncing Nevada All Wrong

It's a question that Americans have been arguing about for decades: How exactly do you pronounce Nevada?

An illustration of Abraham Lincoln delivering the Gettysburg Address from 1905.

8 Momentous Facts About Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address

Much longer than four score and seven years ago, Abraham Lincoln delivered the most famous two-minute speech in history.

Nelson Mandela at a press conference the day after his prison release in February 1990.

30 Years Later: Watch Nelson Mandela’s 1990 Release from Prison

Nelson Mandela, the anti-apartheid activist and former South African president, was released from a life sentence on this day in 1990.

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Finland Is Doing Away With Distinguishing Between Maternity and Paternity Leave

New prime minister Sanna Marin is hoping to encourage gender equality and a better work-life balance.

The Sappy, Poignant, and Risqué Love Letters of 7 World Leaders

Richard Nixon was a romantic, Napoleon was a clinger, and Warren Harding turned out to be a smut peddler. Check out some of the fascinating love letters of seven world leaders.

Why the Iowa Caucus Comes First

The Iowa caucus doesn’t always predict the presidential nominee, but it’s been an important part of the process since the 1970s.

Dolly Parton performs on the Oprah Winfrey Show in 1991.

Tennessee Politician Wants to Replace State Capitol Statue of Confederate General With Dolly Parton

Tennessee native Dolly Parton is a universally beloved country music legend. Nathan Bedford Forrest is not.

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Greta Thunberg Named TIME’s Person of the Year for 2019

Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg was the most influential person of 2019, according to TIME magazine.

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POW/MIA Military Flag Will Now Fly Permanently at Key Federal Sites Across the Country

Legislation passed this week requires the flag to be flown at the White House, the U.S. Capitol, the Pentagon, and more.

David Hasselhoff's Strange Connection to the Fall of the Berlin Wall

In the late 1980s, David Hasselhoff enjoyed an unlikely career as a pop musician in Germany. Did the 'Baywatch' star help bring about the fall of the Berlin Wall?

2020 World Monuments Watch: 25 Historic and Cultural Landmarks That Are At Risk

The World Monuments Fund recently released its World Monuments Watch for 2020. Here are the cultural and historic sites at risk around the world.

History Vs. Podcast Episode 2: Theodore Roosevelt Vs. Time

When he was president, Theodore Roosevelt could fit eight meetings in an hour—that’s 7.5 minutes for each one. By the time he entered office, Roosevelt had had a fair bit of experience racing against time and coming out ahead: From studying unde

3 Ways to Register to Vote in Less Than 5 Minutes

September 24 is National Voter Registration Day. Celebrate by updating your voter registration status in five minutes or less.

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25 Facts About The West Wing

'The West Wing' rose above early doubts to become one of most celebrated shows of its era, winning four consecutive Outstanding Drama Series Emmys.

That Time Hawaii Tried to Join the Japanese Empire

Hawaii’s ties with Japan are strong today, but they could have been much stronger if King Kalākaua's secret plan to form a political alliance had succeeded in 1881.

5 Facts About Larry the Cat, the UK’s Chief Mouser

According to 10 Downing Street, Larry "spends his days greeting guests to the house, inspecting security defenses, and testing antique furniture for napping quality."

5 Fabulous Facts About Jackie Kennedy

Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis was one of our country's most stylish and elegant icons for decades, but she was no empty, aloof beauty.

8 Things You Might Not Know About Warren G. Harding

Twenty-ninth president Warren G. Harding had a code name for his genitals—and a big family secret that was revealed nearly a century after his death.

Peppa Pig Used Sexist Language in a 2009 Episode, According to the London Fire Brigade

The British children's show 'Peppa Pig' is causing controversy again. This time, the London Fire Brigade is calling out it out for sexist language.

A Nubian Goat Named Lincoln Was Just Sworn in as the Mayor of Fair Haven, Vermont

Lincoln the Nubian goat beat out more than a dozen animal candidates to become honorary mayor of Fair Haven, Vermont.

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has passed away at the age of 87.

15 Memorable Ruth Bader Ginsburg Quotes

Supreme Court justice, feminist, and all-around badass Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away on September 18, 2020.

11 People You Didn't Know Were Girl Scouts

Sixty-four percent of women in civic, corporate, and political leadership roles in the U.S. are alumnae of the Girls Scouts of America—including these famous faces.

The European Union Wants to End Mandatory Daylight Saving Time by 2021

Citizens of the European Union may not have to worry about when to change their clocks for much longer—Daylight Saving Time could be abolished in Europe in a few years.

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