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4 Tools of Victorian-Era Ghost Hunting

From tables to trumpets, spiritualists used these tools of the trade to summon the dead.

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Celebrate the history and culture of the U.S. Latinx and Hispanic communities.

How Devil’s Tower Got Its Name

How Devil’s Tower Got Its Name

Devil's Tower is one of the most recognizable features of the American landscape, but not everyone agrees on what it should be named.

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US Forces in Kandahar

U.S.-led attack on Afghanistan begins

Arnold Schwarzenegger elected California governor

Moving assembly line debuts at Ford factory

Poet Allen Ginsberg reads “Howl” for the first time

Who Said It?

You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist.-Indira Gandhi

I believe it is in our nature to explore, to reach out into the unknown. The only true failure would be not to explore at all.-Ernest Shackleton

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Why People Sold Apples During the Great Depression

A historic surplus and a bright idea led to relief for thousands of unemployed men during the height of the Depression.

Selling Apples during the Great Depression

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Who Was Johnny Appleseed?

The entrepreneur dressed in a coffee sack, donned a tin hat and traveled barefoot.

Did an Apple Really Fall on Isaac Newton’s Head?

Legend has it that a young Isaac Newton was sitting under an apple tree when he was bonked on the head by a falling piece of fruit.

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Why Is New York City Nicknamed the 'Big Apple'?

The nickname has nothing to do with fruit production.

Apples Were Once As Good As Gold

In the colonial era, people used hard apple cider as payment.

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The U.S. Government's Zombie Apocalypse Plan

Learn more about Counter-Zombie Dominance, the Pentagon's plan in case of a zombie apocalypse.

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Flashback: America Loves Coffee

Coffee is one of America's favorite drinks, even going back to the country's earliest days. As shown in this caffeinated tribute, the 1960s were no exception.

Origins of Language

When did early humans first develop spoken language?

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How Harley-Davidson Transformed Motorcycles Forever

Harley-Davidson changed the motorcycle industry and created a subculture like none of its competitors.

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Inside Newport's Gilded Age Mansions

Explore The Breakers, The Elms, and Marble House to discover how Rhode Island became a playground for the elite.

Rhode Island's Role in Sparking the Revolution

From the Gaspee Affair to declaring freedom before the rest, Rhode Island's revolutionary roots run deep.

The Haunted History of Block Island

Pirates, shipwrecks and haunted legends once ruled Block Island. Today, its peaceful trails and historic lighthouses tell a different story.

Roger Williams and the Founding of Providence Plantations

In 1636, Roger Williams founded Providence Plantations on radical principles–religious freedom, separation of church and state and equality.

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