In 1940, the U.S. asked Ford to build bomber parts. Charles Sorensen had a bold idea instead: make whole planes on an ...

The granite dome became a symbol of American money stability during the Great Depression. Famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright ...

Steven Udvar-Hazy was born in Budapest in 1946 during Soviet control of Hungary. His classroom walls showed Stalin and Lenin ...

A historic plaque now marks the site of Hay’s showroom, commemorating the night when professional football found its future.

The quarantine officially began when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin closed the lunar module hatch on July 20, 1969, after ...

The first Fourth of July in the American West wasn’t much like ours today. On July 4, 1804, Lewis and Clark’s men fired their boat cannon at dawn while pushing up the Missouri River. The day was so ...

Illinois boasts a rich tapestry of history, culture, and natural wonders, but within its borders lie intriguing mysteries and legends that challenge the laws of physics and logic. Notable among these ...

Arizona, with its rugged deserts and mystical landscapes, holds mysteries that challenge the laws of physics. In this southwestern state, two eerie roads have captivated locals and thrill-seekers ...

California may be known for sunshine, beaches, and Hollywood glam, but the everyday habits of its residents can look completely unhinged to outsiders. To locals, though, these quirks are part of what ...

New Jersey: where the diners are 24/7, the traffic is relentless, and the laws? Oh, they’re very Jersey. While the Garden State is famous for Bruce Springsteen, boardwalks, and bagels, it’s also home ...

Wolf Island Road stands out among these haunted thoroughfares. Travelers have reported sightings of ghostly figures and eerie sounds, such as those of a phantom procession. The road itself seems to ...

Welcome to the 19th-century French Quarter shop where modern U.S. pharmacy was born. Back in 1816, when snake oil and magic potions ruled, Louis Dufilho Jr. became the first guy in America to pass a ...