Holidays & Events
How Did Christmas Become Popular In the USA?
The United States declared Christmas a federal holiday on June 26, 1870, marking a shift toward widespread festive celebrations.
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People & Civilizations
Miraculous Facts About the Missionary Generation (1860-1882)
The Missionary Generation revolutionized science, with scientists like Albert Einstein with his theory of relativity and E=MC².
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People & Civilizations
50 Interesting Facts About Kamala Harris That You Should Know
Kamala Harris's 2024 presidential campaign raised $81 million on day one, breaking the record for donations in a 24-hour period!
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Holidays & Events
Why Do We Carve Pumpkins for Halloween?
Halloween traditions like carving lanterns and wearing masks were brought to America by Irish and Scottish immigrants.
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Crime & Law
31 Monstrous Facts About Lyle and Erik Menendez
In April 2018, Lyle and Erik Menendez reunited in prison for the first time since their arrest in 1990.
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People & Civilizations
Legendary Facts About the Lost Generation (1883-1900)
The term "Lost Generation" was coined by Gertrude Stein and popularized by Ernest Hemingway in his book "The Sun Also Rises."
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People & Civilizations
Gritty Facts About the Greatest Generation (1901-1927)
The Greatest Generation popularized using doggie bags during WWII to prevent waste amidst food shortages caused by the war.
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People & Civilizations
Intriguing Facts About the Silent Generation (1928-1945)
Did you know that the Silent Generation popularised some of the slang phrases we still use today, such as "gobsmacked?'
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People & Civilizations
The Amazing History of Mexico’s Ancient Aztecs
Despite the fall of the Aztec Empire, about 1.5 million people in Mexico still speak the Aztec language, Nahuatl.
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People & Civilizations
21 Bold Facts About the Baby Boomer Generation (1946-1964)
During the baby boomer generation, roughly 76 million babies were born in the US, raising the country’s population by about 50%.
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Historic Events
What Happened at the Stonewall Riots?
Did you know that the Stonewall Riots were so impactful that they inspired the first gay pride parade in 1970?
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History
The Fabulous History of the Pride Flag
A one-mile (1.6 kilometers) long pride flag was entered into the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest flag ever made.
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