Ranked #1
The Battle for Indiana
The Battle for Indiana
Long before settlers set foot in Indiana, many Native American tribes lived there undisturbed. But trouble started brewi... Read more
15 Apr 2019
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Ranked #2
This is How Mark Twain Got His Pen Name
This is How Mark Twain Got His Pen Name
Growing up on the banks of the Mississippi River fueled the imagination of a young boy named Samuel Clemens. The world w... Read more
16 Mar 2020
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Indiana's Secret Parties and Perfect Popcorn
Indiana's Secret Parties and Perfect Popcorn
A large portion of Indiana's economy relies on an invaluable crop: corn. Popcorn plants like Pop Weaver have perfected t... Read more
29 Jan 2019
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Ranked #4
Early U.S. Settlers' Dirty Dealings with the Osage Nation
Early U.S. Settlers' Dirty Dealings with the Osage Nation
For the Osage Nation of Missouri, signing an 1808 peace treaty with the U.S. government was the beginning of a path to b... Read more
11 Mar 2019
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Ranked #5
How Francis Marion Became the Father of Guerrilla Warfare
How Francis Marion Became the Father of Guerrilla Warfare
The swampy, cypress-covered Francis Marion National Forest was once an escape route for a controversial figure in Americ... Read more
12 Jan 2015
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Ranked #6
These Gentle Giants Would Rather Be Left Alone
These Gentle Giants Would Rather Be Left Alone
Historically feared by humans, brown bears were once aggressively hunted in the contiguous U.S. Because of this, 95% of ... Read more
19 Nov 2019
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Ranked #7
Puerto Rico's #1 Crop Isn't Sugar, But It's Still Sweet
Puerto Rico's #1 Crop Isn't Sugar, But It's Still Sweet
Puerto Rico's agricultural economy was once dominated by sugar plantations. Today, the same fields hold everything from ... Read more
6 Apr 2020
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Ranked #8
How the Alaska Gold Rush Turned Out to Be a Hoax
How the Alaska Gold Rush Turned Out to Be a Hoax
Near the turn of the 20th century, Alaska lured thousands of eager prospectors in search of precious minerals to its bou... Read more
3 Feb 2020
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Ranked #9
Vacationing on Martha's Vineyard
Vacationing on Martha's Vineyard
The breathtaking beaches and quaint seaside cottages of Martha's Vineyard make it a dream vacation destination for many ... Read more
18 Mar 2019
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Ranked #10
How the Brutal Trail of Tears Got Its Name
How the Brutal Trail of Tears Got Its Name
The Indian Removal Act of 1830 resulted in the forced relocation of over 15,000 Cherokee people--a third of whom died du... Read more
20 May 2019
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Ranked #11
In Wisconsin, Evidence of Human Sacrifice
In Wisconsin, Evidence of Human Sacrifice
Wisconsin's Aztalan State Park is home a mysterious pyramidal mound built by the prehistoric Native Americans who once l... Read more
4 Mar 2019
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Ranked #12
Take a Trip to Glacier National Park
Take a Trip to Glacier National Park
Experience Glacier National Park's awe-inspiring peaks, untouched forests, pristine alpine meadows, and breathtaking lak... Read more
6 May 2019
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Ranked #13
The Importance of the Continental Divide
The Importance of the Continental Divide
Much of the water in the US comes from the Rocky Mountains, so mineral mines nearby must take extra precautions not to p... Read more
23 Dec 2019
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2mins
Ranked #14
Here's Why the Battle of Vicksburg Was So Important
Here's Why the Battle of Vicksburg Was So Important
Marching through Mississippi, Ulysses S. Grant focused his efforts on the city of Vicksburg. Surrounding and firing upon... Read more
26 Nov 2018
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Ranked #15
The Plane Crash that Claimed Three Rock Legends
The Plane Crash that Claimed Three Rock Legends
The death of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper in an Iowa cornfield became known as "The Day the Music Died... Read more
30 Mar 2015
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Ranked #16
Magnificence and Turbulence in Our Nation's Capital
Magnificence and Turbulence in Our Nation's Capital
From the air, it's clear that Washington, DC, is no ordinary city. Its landmarks stand as a historic tribute to our nati... Read more
9 May 2016
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1min
Ranked #17
Inside the Pig War of 1859
Inside the Pig War of 1859
In 1859, when an American farmer shot a pig on an island that both Britain and America claimed, a twelve-year-long stand... Read more
16 Sep 2019
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1min
Ranked #18
Insane Views of the USA in a Minute
Insane Views of the USA in a Minute
America is one of the most breathtaking and diverse geographical places on Earth. From monuments to mountains and canyon... Read more
21 Aug 2018
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1min
Ranked #19
The Sunny Place Designed For Stylish Retirement
The Sunny Place Designed For Stylish Retirement
Del Webb was a real estate mogul with a dream - of creating a new kind of village where senior citizens could grow old i... Read more
11 Jun 2019
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1min
Ranked #20
How a Resort Town Became an Abandoned Toxic Wasteland
How a Resort Town Became an Abandoned Toxic Wasteland
In the 1960s, the Salton Sea was home to a thriving resort town frequented by celebrities like Frank Sinatra and the Bea... Read more
22 Oct 2018
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