History

13 Historical Moments That Were Actually Pranks or Hoaxes

13 Historical Moments That Were Actually Pranks or Hoaxes

Some events that once fooled the world turned out to be jokes, lies, or clever tricks.

12 Ways Americans Spent Their Money Differently in the ’80s

12 Ways Americans Spent Their Money Differently in the ’80s

The 1980s changed how Americans spent their money, thanks to new technology, shifting lifestyles, and big cultural trends.

11 Ways Grocery Shopping Was Completely Different in the Past

11 Ways Grocery Shopping Was Completely Different in the Past

Grocery shopping in the past looked very different from today, with fewer choices, more personal service, and slower, simpler routines.

14 Moments That Changed America—But Were Forgotten Over Time

14 Moments That Changed America—But Were Forgotten Over Time

America’s history is full of turning points that shaped the country but quietly faded from public memory.

15 Times the Public Was Lied to — and Later Found Out

15 Times the Public Was Lied to — and Later Found Out

History is full of moments when the public was given false information, and only learned the truth much later.

10 Stories the Government Tried to Cover Up (But Failed)

10 Stories the Government Tried to Cover Up (But Failed)

These are 10 real times governments tried to hide the truth — and failed when the facts came out.