100 Years Before Rosa Parks, There was Elizabeth Jennings Graham
In 1854, a woman named Elizabeth Jennings Graham refused to leave a segregated streetcar, and…
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When the Captain Fell Ill, His 19-Year-Old Wife Saved the Ship and Faced Down a Mutiny
In 1856 the captain of an American clipper collapsed of illness, leaving his 19-year-old wife…
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Maria Teresa de Filippis, the First Woman to Compete in Formula 1 Grand Prix
In an environment that is formerly considered exclusively for men, Maria Teresa de Filippis made…
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Gertrude Ederle Swam the English Channel, Beating the Record of 5 Men Before Her
Gertrude Ederle wanted to swim across the English Channel and trained with a male swimmer…
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Why Were Founders of The United States Freemasons?
Was the United States founded by a group of individuals who sought world domination? Were…
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6 Sad and Useless Inventions that Were Terrible Ideas
1. The Fiske reading machine This invention isn't useless so much as it is overly…
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The ‘Real’ Magic Behind Harry Potter
If you grew up reading or watching Harry Potter, you probably already know the magical…
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7 Ways The United Fruit Company Devastated Central America
For many of us, a freshly sliced banana topping our morning cereal has become a…
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Ruin Your Date with These 8 Weird Founding Father Facts
1. Ben Franklin secretly wrote articles as a woman When Ben Franklin, a founding father, was…
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12 Black History Facts That Will Truly Amaze You
1. Representation matters, just ask Mae Jemison. 2. Clyde Foster brought color to NASA. 3.…
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