Was George Washington Really Offered a Chance to Be King of the U.S.?
There's a popular story that George Washington was offered the chance to be crowned king of the U.S. but turned it down in favor of a truly republican government. But what really happened?
7 Common Reasons People Apply for Personal Loans
Lenders don't ask your reason for wanting one, but our experts discuss some typical motivations for taking out a personal loan.
Why Frederick Douglass Was the Father of the Civil Rights Movement
Frederick Douglass spent the first 15 years of his life as a slave but rose to become a famous orator and abolitionist – as well as the most photographed American of the 19th century.
How 'Scarface' Al Capone Became the Original Gangster
Al Capone was one of the most notorious gangsters in American history, ruling the streets of Chicago with an iron fist. So why did it take tax evasion to bring him down?
Want an Emoji on Your License Plate? Move to Vermont!
The Green Mountain State has introduced a bill to allow motorists to include emojis on their license plates. And we are totally on board.
Seals Clap Underwater to Communicate
Seals have long been known as dry-land clappers, but the first-ever percussive clapping observed by scientists has blown seal clapping theory out of the water. Or should we say under the water?
