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The cowboys, marshals, and outlaws of the Old West make up some of America’s most colorful mythos. Both heroes and villains have come from this time and place and become legends. In the 19th century, out West, horsemen and bank robbers rode across the land, taking the law into their own hands. After the Civil

From sadness to joy to chopping onions, all kinds of things can make people tear up. And while most consider their tears to be nothing more than salty water to be wiped away, some curious folk collect them instead. For the most part, they are the usual suspects: scientists, artists, and entrepreneurs—people who are naturally

Most tombstones today are dull affairs. If we are lucky, they will have our name on them and the bare facts of our lives. This usually only includes that we were born on such-and-such a day and died—hopefully after a suitably long period—on another date. Not much for future wanderers through graveyards to consider. The

There are a lot of fake facts flying around out there. Now more than ever, it’s easier to lie to people in large numbers and have phony posts, statements, and claims go viral. Never before have we all had such a large audience at our fingertips, right? And some people don’t exactly use it for

Nestled in southeastern California, Joshua Tree National Park boasts a landscape of rugged beauty and a rich history. From its tumultuous origins among miners to the shadowy era of Charles Manson and the legendary tales of Gram Parsons, the park’s past is a captivating blend of allure and danger. The park’s legacy also lingers in

Pop culture has become so fractured over the past decade or so that the idea of a monoculture now seems to be a thing of the past. Sure, you still have massive juggernauts like the Marvel Cinematic Universe which appear to have fans everywhere. But for the most part, the internet has allowed people to

Every decade and every generation has its own fair share of musicians and bands. The 1990s were not left out, from grunge to industrial to hip-hop and more. Every band also had the freedom to name itself, and most found inspiration in one thing or another. That inspiration then led the musicians to choose their

When one thinks of the Wild West, visions of rugged cowboys galloping across barren landscapes and chaotic saloon brawls come to mind. Who doesn’t imagine a shootout or maybe a cattle-roping adventure? However, it’s important to note that reality often differs from the romanticized portrayal of this era in popular culture. As it really was,

Many democratic countries have adopted a system where proposed new laws must be voted on, reviewed, and amended by many people before they can be enforced. At times, such systems can seem frustratingly slow, but this list will show that there is a very good reason for their thoroughness. There have been many cases where

“Rome never changes.” The Roman Catholic Church affirms that it does not change its doctrines. Critics disagree, pointing out how the faith of contemporary Catholics differs from what was believed and practiced just 60 years ago. Looking further back in time, we can see that the medieval Church of the imperious Pope Innocent III is

We all know how litigious Hollywood can be, especially in this day and age, when summer blockbusters regularly rake in billions at the box office. Movies are a big business, and big business goes hand-in-hand with legal complications. Sometimes writers overextend themselves, slipping into other people’s copyright unannounced; sometimes productions don’t take the necessary precautions,

It’s no secret that women can do just as much as men—especially in pursuits like science, art, governance, politics, and academic endeavors. And it’s sadly also no secret that women weren’t seen in this equally capable light for centuries. Men dominated all those fields seemingly forever. While many men did impressive things to advance civilization

Public houses and inns have existed in what today is the United Kingdom for a thousand years, at least. And many of the watering holes of the contemporary era are buildings that date back hundreds of years. With that in mind, then, it is perhaps not surprising that many of these pubs are some of

It takes a lot to destroy a town. It’s hard to even imagine how a town could be destroyed. One minute, it’s here, and the next minute, large areas of it—or, in the worst cases, pretty much all of it—are wiped out. Tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, and other natural disasters are, of course, the most likely

The world has been obsessed with superpowers for years. We’ve all seen the classic powers, and with the rise in superhero movies, there’s a demand for new and unusual abilities. We’ve seen flight, speed, strength, mind control, teleportation, and more. Occasionally, a character will appear with a bizarre power in comics, TV, or movies. Sometimes,

Mammoths are elephants that went extinct thousands of years ago. To lift the veil of time and discover more about these magnificent mammals, researchers cracked open a few tusks. Mammoth ivory has rings and chemicals that read like a biography, detailing an animal’s life from birth to death. Tusks also hold unexpected surprises. From a

When delving into the history of China, one cannot glance over the years from 206 BC to AD 220 without being impressed at the sheer ingenuity of the time and the impressive reign. As only the second great imperial dynasty in Chinese history, the Han Dynasty was known for its technological advancements and its development

We all love to quote things to each other: axioms, proverbs, famous politician and celebrity quotes, iconic statements, and remarks from history. Heck, even funny lines we see on television shows and viral memes we watch on social media. Quoting other people’s clever and creative remarks has been going on throughout human history for as

Stars are fascinating. With so many of them, the starry night has inspired philosophers and scientists for thousands of years of human history. Stars come in many shapes, colors, and sizes. While many stars are spherical,.others, like Vega, are ellipsoids because of distortions due to rapid rotation or a multi-star system’s gravitational complexity. In fact,

The internet has been great for many people, bringing new ways to learn, earn, and communicate with others. But like many new technologies, it has not been without its dangers. One unexpected consequence was the rise of “internet trolls.” These people want to embarrass someone or make them look foolish, so they “troll” their target