Sports Throughout The Ages
It’s really hard to choose a starting point in the world of sports when it dates back to the beginning of humankind. At the very least, the history of sports began around 3000..
History Today
A Brief Guide to the Florence Syndrome Phenomena
If you have a huge knack for art, then there’s no feeling like being able to appreciate the finest visual craft you’ve ever..
The Pioneers of Women’s Rights
Numerous women in American history fought for the rights that their fellow sisters are enjoying today. If it weren’t..
Strange Comic Book Adaptations That Are Hilariously Weird and Interesting
Comic books made a grand comeback a few years ago, with superhero blockbusters hitting cinemas and televisions one after..
The Lost History of American River Communities, Revisited by an Artist in a Shantyboat
Wes Modes is documenting life along America’s waterways. American rivers used to be home to thousands of people, particularly..
Painful Beauty Gadgets That Thankfully Never Made it
Ironically, These Beauty Devices Were Designed to Torture People Chances are you’re not a supermodel (because nobody’s..
How These Women Got The Raise They Deserved, And How You Can Too!
Everyone knows that women get less pay than men. It’s a known fact that for every dollar a man earns, a woman receives..
The Origin of Dog Training
From cruelty to kindness — how our approach to dog training has become more enlightened. Dog training used to be cruel, a..
World
The Etiquette of Networking: Enjoying While Making an Impression at Office Parties
It’s that time of the year again, and you must be confused with all the electronic invitations piling up in your inbox. It’s..
A Look at ‘La Mamounia’ – Marrakech’s New Insanely Luxurios Hotel
Most luxury hotels fail to distinguish themselves from the rest. The same can’t be said with La Mamounia though, which treats..
You Must See These Hilarious Airport Pick-Up Signs
We’ve all seen a rom-com or two that goes something like this: guy meets girl and falls totally head over heels in love...
Fashion History: the Iconic Coco Chanel
On the 19th of August, 1883, in a charity hospital in Saumur, France, a baby girl was born into a poor family. Jeanne, a..
Amazon Proof No More? Family Dollar Is Closing Hundreds of Stores
Dollar Tree Inc., the parent company of budget stores, Dollar Tree and Family Dollar announced that it would close 390 stores..
The Real Reason Why Czechs Don’t Speak German
Back in the 17th century, when it was known as the Kingdom of Bohemia, the Czech Republic fell under Habsburg (aka Austrian)..
Here’s Why We Should Never Forget Katharine McCormick’s Special Role in the Birth Control Movement
Philanthropist Katharine Dexter McCormick played a highly significant role in a pioneering research about birth control pill..