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HISTORY

When people hear the phrase “Well-behaved women seldom make history,” it often sounds like a rallying cry for rebellion. Yet, the truth behind those words is far more thoughtful than fiery. It began not as a slogan, but as a quiet observation by a historian studying the forgotten corners of women’s lives.

Celebrities have been known to make headlines for wild reasons—but sometimes, they've made the news thanks to what they've chosen to name their children...

THINGS

Fashion is one of the greatest forms of expression and a reflection of the times. Let's take a look at how American fashion has changed throughout the decades, from 1900s corsets and 20s flapper haircuts to hippie dresses and hipster glasses.

THINGS

The 1960s were known for lots of things—The Beatles, Vietnam, the Civil Rights Movement, Woodstock. But how many of the iconic things from revolutionary decade do you really remember? Here are some of the biggest things that came out of the 60s.

THINGS

Think the world is obsessed over Moo Deng? Just wait until you hear about William Johnson Hippopotamus, the first pygmy hippo to make it to America.

PEOPLE

Miss Cleo became the world’s most infamous psychic—but was she the victim or the villain in the scam that gripped America?



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