Mexico’s Name Is Not Actually “Mexico
Few people know Mexico’s real name isn’t “Mexico,” but rather a longer title that reveals centuries of fascinating history.
American History
Saint Lucia Is the Only Country Named After a Woman
Uncover why this Caribbean paradise became the world’s only nation named after a female saint – and the story will surprise you.
The “S” in Ulysses S. Grant Doesn’t Stand for Anything
Surprisingly, the middle initial “S” in President Ulysses S. Grant’s name originated from a clerical error that changed American history forever.
Tenth President John Tyler Has a Living Grandson
Unbelievably, a grandson of America’s tenth president from 1841 still walks among us, defying traditional family timelines.
Martha Coston’s Navy Flares: the Late Husband’s Notes She Turned Into a Fortune
One woman’s discovery of her late husband’s notes led to a revolutionary naval signal system that changed maritime history forever.
George Washington Carver: The Weirdest Peanut Recipes That Actually Worked
Known for inventing peanut-based mock oysters and face creams, George Washington Carver’s oddest recipes revolutionized how Americans used this versatile legume.
Benjamin Banneker’s Tick-Tock Wonder: A Wooden Clock That Ran 40 Years
A self-taught genius built America’s first wooden clock, but the surprising story behind its creation would change history forever.
France and Mexico Had a War Over Pastries
Believe it or not, a French pastry shop’s destruction in Mexico sparked an unusual international conflict that would change both nations forever.
Daniel Boone Typically Wore Felt Hats Not Coonskin Caps
Facts about Daniel Boone’s headwear challenge Hollywood myths – discover what this American legend actually wore on the frontier.
The Writers of “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” Never Saw a Game
Neither of baseball’s anthem writers had seen a game when they penned “Take Me Out to the Ball Game”—discover their unlikely inspiration.