The 20 Best Books about Abraham Lincoln
It’s not easy to narrow down the list of 16,000 books about Lincoln to just twenty, but we tried. Get to know more about the 16th US president, and see...
Secret Love Letters of Two Gay Soldiers from WWII Made into Movie
In 2008, hundreds of love letters between two gay WWII soldiers, Gilbert Bradley and Gordon Bowsher, were discovered and then sold to Owestry Town Museum. One of them said, "Wouldn't...
10 Delightful Old-Timey Ways to End Your Letter (or Email)
Modern-day signoffs for letters and emails can be bland at best. So whether you're writing to a friend or loved one, delivering bad news, currying favour, or just wanting something...
16 Old Verbal Exclamations to Spice Up Your Speech
Bored of saying “Oh my God?” Here are some old-time historical exclamations, or “minced oaths,” as they’re sometimes called, to spice up your daily speech: 1. "By Jove!" 16th-20th century...
Snake Venom and Penicillin: The Brilliant Costa Rican Scientist Whose Legacy Lives On
Clodomiro Picado Twight pioneered the antivenom to save people from Central America’s many venomous snakes, among many other accomplishments.
10 Wacky Napoleon Facts to Annoy Your Friends With
Got 30 seconds? Here are 10 rapid-fire Napoleon facts to make your day a little more interesting.