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The 10th U.S. President Still Has a Living Grandson

In an astonishing link to the early days of American history, John Tyler, the 10th President of the United States, who served from 1841...

3 Things You Didn’t Know About the Creation of Mount Rushmore

Mount Rushmore, a massive monument with four U.S. presidents gazing out over South Dakota's Black Hills, is a staple of American iconography. But behind...

The Evolution of the Bicycle: 3 Things That Will Surprise You

The evolution of the bicycle is a wild ride! From the very first wooden contraption to the tech-packed models we see today, bikes have...

3 Historical Biographies That Will Inspire You

The power of a well-told biography lies in its ability to transport us into the lives of remarkable individuals. People who have shaped the...

The Real Story of How Soccer Was Invented

Soccer is the world's most popular sport, with billions of fans and players across the globe. But how did this global phenomenon come to...

3 Places That Were Nominated for the 7 Wonders of the World But Didn’t Make It

The campaign to update the Seven Wonders of the World culminated in 2007. While the final list highlights some of the most extraordinary sites...