Houston Has More Black History Than You May Think
“I laid down in the street in a coffin-sized hole and wouldn’t move until they agreed not to tear up those bricks.” – Dorris Ellis-Robinson, Founder of the Freedmen’s Town Preservation Coalition.
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America’s 11 Most Confusing State Mottos Are Just Plain Odd
From Maryland’s controversial state motto to Oregon’s quizzical one—these 11 states all have a story to tell.
Explore Southern Canada’s Rich Underground Railroad History
Hundreds of freedom seekers once crossed the Detroit River in what would hopefully be their last leg on their journey to freedom, giving Windsor the designation as the last stop on the Underground Railroad.
New Mexico’s Water Ditches Are Way More Interesting Than You Think
In New Mexico, traditional irrigation ditches (known as acequias) are a living history tied to early Spanish land grants and Indigenous claims extending back before the founding of the United States.
The Horrifying Story Behind New York’s Iconic Central Park Dog Statue
Nearly a century ago, sled dogs and their mushers saved a village. Today, their heroic feat lives on in statues and the silver screen.
‘Inugami’ Demon Dogs Are Causing Illness in Japan, According to This Legend
Long before COVID-19 existed, Japan had spent centuries dealing with a paranormal force that supposedly infects humans, causes serious illness, and then spreads from person to person.
The Best Views in the World Can Be Found Anywhere on This Island
“Psst. Look over here.”
This Rolex Isn’t a Watch, But It Tastes Like a Million Bucks
British colonization and the consequential mixing of cultures and cuisines may have led to the creation of the rolex, but now, the rolex aims to take over the world.
What Do You Know About Face-Changing in China?
The method behind this magical art is so closely guarded it’s been referred to as a “second-level state secret.”