We all have our lives – school, work, the coffeehouse, the bar, and our comfortable, loving beds. But have you ever wondered what it would be like to turn life entirely..
More Over-hyped Actors Who Were Supposed to Be the Next Big Thing… But Weren’t
Though it may seem like a place of fame and fortune, not everything that comes out of Tinseltown lasts forever. There are some actors that had a promising start but failed to..
“The Great Moon Hoax” Published in the “New York Sun”
In August 1835, the first articles announced the apparent discovery of life on the moon appeared in the "New York Sun" newspaper. We now call these articles "The Great Moon..
The History of Dogs As Pets
Dogs have been a part of our history since before the written word, but nobody knows precisely when dogs became man's best friend. What we do know is that it's been a gradual..
A Brief History of the Art Deco Movement
We've all heard the phrase "Art Deco" peppered into conversations here and there—and it makes us think of the Empire State Building in New York City or the colorful..
A Brief Look at the Fascinating History of Native America
Thousands of years before European ships arrived in the Americas, a different group of people discovered the new world: the nomadic ancestors of Native Americans. They..
The Woman Who Became Governor 11 Years Before Women’s Suffrage
A 32-year-old woman stepped into the role of governor of Oregon more than a decade before American women gained the right to vote. This means she became the first woman to..
When Did Foraging Become So Popular?
As we see awareness about eating organic and local fresh ingredients is on the rise, foraging for wild food has also grown in popularity over recent years, becoming a popular..
5 Lessons from Pandemics of the Past
While pandemics around the world have wreaked havoc on populations through the centuries, like the Bubonic Plague and 1918 pandemic, societies sharpened their critical..
The Secret History of Breakfast
Whether we're sitting down to a bowl of cereal, a spread of pancakes, or bacon and eggs, along with a giant-sized coffee before you head to work, there's a good chance you..