History

My family is pretty tame, to the point where I was always a little surprised when my friends told me stories about their crazy parents. Growing up, I never understood quite how lucky I was to have a boring family – at least until I had already moved out. And reading these 25 AskReddit users stories about...

Feeling a bit down? A little worn out? In a big rut? Well, no more, I say! These facts are gonna give you a big, big boost and will make you feel revitalized. After all, it worked for us. We feel smarter, stronger and ready to take on the world! Let’s go! 1. A pioneer...

Since the George Floyd protests began, defunding the police has become a hot button topic. But what does it really mean? It’s no secret that systemic racism and police brutality go hand in hand, and law enforcement across the United States has needed a change for some time. The police have been militarized since the...

Have you ever wondered why a hamburger has no ham? The word “hamburger,” used to describe the beef patty between a bun with endless toppings, has plenty of historical significance, none of which has to do with pork. The ancient Romans were the first to create the burger in the 1st-century, with ingredients such as...

Here’s the most awesome thing about Converse Chucks: they truly cross generations, as everyone from the upper edges of GenX and down through the current generation of Z (or whatever they will be called), consider them a closet staple. Sure, there are those Vans people, or those people who claim not to like Chucks, but we know...

It sounds like the beginning of a horror film, but it was all too real for teens who were led to a suitcase full of human remains in Washington. The group was documenting its trip to a Washington beach after an app sent them there. Randonautica uses randomized coordinates that are close to where its...

Hamilton has enchanted audiences more than any other play in recent memory and has also shed an entertaining and informative light on Alexander Hamilton and the early days of the United States. But what about that mysterious gasp Eliza gives in the final scene? Plenty of people had seen the musical when it appeared on...

For the past few weeks, protests have erupted across the country marching against the unfair treatment of Black people by law enforcement. While police brutality in the Black community is not a new phenomenon, the topic was brought to the forefront after the death of George Floyd while he was being arrested by Minneapolis police...