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environment and sustainability

The Medieval Toilet And How Bathrooms Worked In The Middle Ages

The toilet was also called a garderobe, which is a French term for a room of valuables such as clothes or jewelry.

Published: Feb 24, 2026

local events

The Woman Denmark Imprisoned For Fighting ISIS

Palani left home at 21 for Syria where she trained with the Kurdish Women's Protection Units.

Published: Feb 24, 2026

global news

Jared Lee Loughner, The Mass Murderer Behind The Tucson Shooting

On January 8, 2011, Jared Lee Loughner opened fire at a political gathering in Tucson, Arizona, killing six people, including a federal judge and a nine-y...

Published: Feb 24, 2026

entertainment and arts

Scientists Discover Octopus Fossil That Predates The Dinosaurs

This fossil was discovered in Montana, which was much closer to the equator 300 million years ago and had a tropical ocean climate.

Published: Feb 24, 2026

society and culture

What Is Absinthe? The Controversial History Of The Green Drink

While the drink is not actually hallucinogenic, this rumor spread like wildfire in the early 20th century.

Published: Feb 24, 2026

society and culture

Edward Baker Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln's Son Who Died At Just Three

Abraham Lincoln spent most of Eddie Lincoln's in Washington, D.C., away from his son and only had less than a year with him once he returned to Sprin...

Published: Feb 24, 2026

business and economy

The Seven Strangest Celebrity Deaths Of The 1920s

The strangest, most scandalous deaths from an era when such things could still be covered up.

Published: Feb 24, 2026

global news

Were George Washington's Teeth Wooden Or Taken From Slaves?

George Washington's dentures may have been made with the teeth of enslaved people.

Published: Feb 24, 2026

politics and policy

The Real Story Of The Mob Boss From 'The Irishman'

The non-violent Don was shot in the face with a shotgun while parked in his car outside his home. Who killed him and why remains unknown.

Published: Feb 24, 2026

politics and policy

Man Caught Masturbating In Public Blames Incident On Groundhog

Registered sex offender Robert McCoy offered officers a strange explanation for his behavior at a Louisville park last week.

Published: Feb 24, 2026

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