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At the height of mass immigration in the U.S., Ellis Island was one of the world’s largest ports of entry, and these photographs capture the incredible diversity of Ellis Island ...

Unless you’re efficient, pragmatic, and energetic enough to travel the entire world in 80 days, chances are you’re not going to be able to see everything in one lifetime. It can ...

The Great Depression was one of the most harrowing shared experiences in human history. From the 1929 stock market collapse to the start of World War II, economic instability gripped the ...

There must have been one time or another when you were sitting in traffic and thought, “This must be the worst traffic jam in the world.” Well, have you ever ...

Long after humans leave the world, Mother Nature will still remain. And when she takes our place, things will change. That is the reason why abandoned places look so scary: We’re getting a ...

RMS Titanic, known for being the largest ship at the time of its maiden voyage, gained notoriety for claiming to be unsinkable. As we all know, in one of the ...

Sept. 11, 2001 — now known as 9/11 — is a date in American history that will never be forgotten. For the people who were there or watched the horror unfold ...

It may surprise (or distress) you to know that even if you’re the most conscientious hand washer alive, you’re probably still covered in germs. From our cell phones and door ...

Traveling by train can be one of the best ways to get from point A to point B. It’s cheaper than flying and faster than taking a bus or driving. ...

Whether you think climate change is a Chinese hoax or a legitimate scientific phenomenon (Spoiler Alert: It’s definitely the latter), there’s no denying that our planet is changing. From desertification ...

Fourth of July weekend came and went, as people celebrated as usual with fireworks. But one New Yorker took the time to snap a viral photo to show America what the ...

The United States is currently home to 50 states — but did you know that we could have a lot more stars on the flag? Throughout history, there have been ...