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The Six Most Unforgettable Betrayals in History

From Cold War spies to Aztec conquerers, these famous betrayals are a reminder that human history isn’t marked solely by acts of good will. March 15th, better known as the Ides of March, marked the first half of the first month of the year in the Roman Calendar. In 44...

By Abby Norman • Mar 15, 2016

The Six Most Unforgettable Betrayals in History

From Cold War spies to Aztec conquerers, these famous betrayals are a reminder that human history isn’t marked solely by acts of good will. March 15th, better known as the Ides of March, marked the first half of the first month of the year in the Roman Calendar. In 44...

By Abby Norman • March 15, 2016

Five Pi Facts That Will Blow Your Mind

From the man who memorized its first 70,000 digits to the insane true length of the number, these pi facts will make any math fan happy.

By John Kuroski • Mar 14, 2016

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Five Pi Facts That Will Blow Your Mind

From the man who memorized its first 70,000 digits to the insane true length of the number, these pi facts will make any math fan happy.

By John Kuroski • March 14, 2016

Photo Of The Day: The Glorious Rise And Tragic Fall Of A World Record Mustache

Witness the incredible five-foot-long 'stache that earned John Roy a decades-long reign as the longest mustache world record holder.

By Nickolaus Hines • Mar 12, 2016

Photo Of The Day: The Glorious Rise And Tragic Fall Of A World Record Mustache

Witness the incredible five-foot-long 'stache that earned John Roy a decades-long reign as the longest mustache world record holder.

By Nickolaus Hines • March 12, 2016

See The 13-Foot-Long Mystery Sea Creature That Just Washed Up In Mexico

No one can identify the 13-foot mystery sea creature that recently washed ashore in Mexico. See the video and photos and judge for yourself.

By All That's Interesting • Mar 11, 2016

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See The 13-Foot-Long Mystery Sea Creature That Just Washed Up In Mexico

No one can identify the 13-foot mystery sea creature that recently washed ashore in Mexico. See the video and photos and judge for yourself.

By All That's Interesting • March 11, 2016

Killing Hitler: The Countless Plots To Overthrow The German Fuhrer

Few people have been the target of as many assassination attempts as Adolf Hitler. None of them worked out as planned.

By Richard Stockton • Mar 11, 2016

Killing Hitler: The Countless Plots To Overthrow The German Fuhrer

Few people have been the target of as many assassination attempts as Adolf Hitler. None of them worked out as planned.

By Richard Stockton • March 11, 2016

What We Loved This Week. Mar. 6 – 12

Pluto might become a planet again, life in Earth’s northernmost settlement, the rarely seen side of Kurt Cobain, vintage samurai photos, and Dr. Seuss’ nudity-filled picture book. Life In The Northernmost Settlement On The Planet Want to get away from it all — even warmth? Head nowhere other than Svalbard....

By All That's Interesting • Mar 11, 2016

What We Loved This Week. Mar. 6 – 12

Pluto might become a planet again, life in Earth’s northernmost settlement, the rarely seen side of Kurt Cobain, vintage samurai photos, and Dr. Seuss’ nudity-filled picture book. Life In The Northernmost Settlement On The Planet Want to get away from it all — even warmth? Head nowhere other than Svalbard....

By All That's Interesting • March 11, 2016

Piercing: A Cultural History Of Holes

The history of piercing goes back at least as far as the oldest human mummy, and has taken many odd but often beautiful turns along the way.

By All That's Interesting • Mar 10, 2016

Piercing: A Cultural History Of Holes

The history of piercing goes back at least as far as the oldest human mummy, and has taken many odd but often beautiful turns along the way.

By All That's Interesting • March 10, 2016

What Maps Get Wrong About The World — And How It Happened

Most people believe that maps show the "truth" of the physical world. But how much are we really getting wrong?

By Teresa Cantero • Mar 9, 2016

What Maps Get Wrong About The World — And How It Happened

Most people believe that maps show the "truth" of the physical world. But how much are we really getting wrong?

By Teresa Cantero • March 9, 2016

Scientists Will Attempt To Bring An Extinct Cave Lion Species Back To Life

Scientists hope to use the DNA from a 12,000-year-old extinct cave lion cub, preserved in ice, to bring this extinct species back to life.

By Nickolaus Hines • Mar 7, 2016

Scientists Will Attempt To Bring An Extinct Cave Lion Species Back To Life

Scientists hope to use the DNA from a 12,000-year-old extinct cave lion cub, preserved in ice, to bring this extinct species back to life.

By Nickolaus Hines • March 7, 2016

How The Swedish Government Spent $930 Million On One Day

On Dagen H, the day Sweden switched its driving lane from the left to the right, chaos ensued — and the cost of the change was staggering.

By Nickolaus Hines • Mar 4, 2016

How The Swedish Government Spent $930 Million On One Day

On Dagen H, the day Sweden switched its driving lane from the left to the right, chaos ensued — and the cost of the change was staggering.

By Nickolaus Hines • March 4, 2016

The Time Dr. Seuss Made The Seven Lady Godivas — A Picture Book Filled With Naked Ladies

The Seven Lady Godivas, Dr. Seuss' forgotten adult book, was filled to the brim with naked women, peeping toms, and much, much more.

By Nickolaus Hines • Mar 2, 2016

The Time Dr. Seuss Made The Seven Lady Godivas — A Picture Book Filled With Naked Ladies

The Seven Lady Godivas, Dr. Seuss' forgotten adult book, was filled to the brim with naked women, peeping toms, and much, much more.

By Nickolaus Hines • March 2, 2016