Warrior Kings Who Led Their Own Armies
From our vantage point in the 21st century, it might seem incredible that the leader of a nation would place himself or herself in harm’s way in a battle. But what seems unbelievable now…
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The 32 States That Used to Sterilize Their Citizens
The field of eugenics — a word derived from the Greek for “well-born” or “of good birth” — was introduced in England in 1883 by a polymath named Francis Galton, a half-cousin of Charles…
24 States Where Deaths Are Outpacing Births
The United States is the third-most populous country on Earth behind China and India, and, like them, it is growing. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there is one birth in the U.S. every…
No Country Possesses More Gold Than the United States
This article was written with the assistance of A.I. technology, and has been edited and fact-checked by Melly Alazraki. No country has more gold than the United States. With over 8,100 metric tons in…
25 Infamous Nazi Concentration Camps
There are many indelible images of the Second World War: the flag-raising on Iwo Jima; the Russian soldier hoisting a red banner signifying victory at Stalingrad; crowds thronging the streets on V-E Day in…
The 25 Best Spy Movies Based on True Stories
Spy movies have an enduring appeal. With suspenseful intrigue, exotic locations, government conspiracies, and threats from foreign enemies, they’re endlessly captivating. The James Bond films, for example, comprise one of the most successful movie…
This Is the Neighborhood With the Most Vacant Homes in America
This article was written with the assistance of A.I. technology, and has been edited and fact-checked by Melly Alazraki. Gary, Indiana, a once-thriving city on the shores of Lake Michigan, is now a shadow…
This is the Slowest Airplane Still in Use by the US Military
Slow speed aircraft may not be the most glamorous or exciting planes in the sky, but they are an essential part of many military operations. These aircraft are designed to operate at low speeds,…
The Most Mysterious Places in the World
There are many mysterious phenomena and locations on the planet, from haunted castles to flames that rise out of stone to what appears to be a waterfall of blood – and although some have…
The F-15 Eagle: Fastest Fighter Jet in the US Military
This article was written with the assistance of A.I. technology, and has been edited and fact-checked by Melly Alazraki. The F-15 Eagle – a twin-engine, supersonic fighter jet – first flew in 1972. It…
The Worst Boxing Movies Ever Made
Boxing movies have been among the most acclaimed sports films. And they can also sometimes be among the lowest-rated – the worst. To determine the worst boxing movies of all time according to both…
Biggest One-Hit Wonders of the 1980s
The debut of MTV on Aug. 1, 1981, had a profound effect on the music industry and helped shape what people listened to in the 1980s. Besides boosting the careers of acts such as…
The French Mastiff Is the Dog With the Shortest Lifespan, According to Study
This article was written with the assistance of A.I. technology, and has been edited and fact-checked by Colman Andrews. The French Mastiff, also called the Dogue de Bordeaux, has a lifespan of only five…
The Most Famous Failed Assassinations in World History
We know that successful assassinations have altered history’s trajectory. One can only wonder how different the world might have been had some failed assassinations, such as the attempt on Adolf Hitler in 1944 during…
The Vietnam War Was the Bloodiest War of the 1960s
This article was written with the assistance of A.I. technology, and has been edited and fact-checked by Colman Andrews. The Vietnam War was the deadliest war of the 1960s, extending into the ‘70s, according…