Photos: A Rare Look at the California Gold Rush
When you hear the word “gold” today, you probably don’t give it much attention, and you almost definitely don’t think of the California Gold Rush. The precious metal is pretty common and inexpensive, used not just for jewelry, but also…
The Long List of Celebrities Who Have Run for Political Office
As Donald Trump has proven, celebrities can use their wealth and fame as a springboard into the political arena. However, some are more successful than others. Many of the names on this list never made it out of the gate, but some…
You Won’t Believe What the United States Looked Like Before the EPA
In recent years, politicians have proposed numerous cuts to the Environmental Protection Agency that would “slash its workforce by almost 3,000 employees and its budget by $2 billion.” To understand why people are so concerned about the future of the EPA after…
The Most Controversial, Oddest, and Craziest Executive Orders
In the terms of the last 45 U.S. presidents, some of the craziest executive orders have been signed, sometimes to circumvent Congress and sometimes during national emergencies. From the beginning of the nation’s history, the men in charge have occasionally…
Throwback Politician Photos Show a Different Side to These Well-Known Pols
Looking at throwback pictures of famous people is practically a hobby thanks to viral hashtags like #ThrowbackThursday and #FlashbackFriday. It’s incredibly fun to compare what we and others looked like years or even decades ago. This is especially true of…
Still Don’t Know What Bitcoin Is? Here’s What You Need to Know
What do JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, two large pizzas, and North Korea share in common? The answer is neither world domination nor a lack of mozzarella. Rather, enter bitcoin, a digital currency with common threads between these three things, and much…
Studies Reveal Who Benefits — and Who Doesn’t — Under President Trump’s Tax Plan
One of President Donald Trump’s signature campaign promises was reforming the tax system. Now, Republicans in the House have unveiled their tax overhaul, which they say will benefit Americans across the board. However, recent looks at the tax plan are painting a…
Report: 375 Million Current Jobs May Be Automated as Soon as 2030
Are you concerned that layoffs and the potential of a declining economy will cost you your job? Well you can add automation to your list of worries, especially if you’re currently in college or just entering the workforce. According to the McKinsey…
How Much Should You Have Saved for Retirement? There’s a Formula That Tells You
Everyone loves to think about retiring one day, but figuring out how to get to that point is a much drearier thought. With so many people living paycheck to paycheck, the thought of saving for retirement is daunting and, for…
Report: Most Americans Can’t Cover a $1,000 Unplanned Expense
If all of a sudden you were saddled with an emergency and had to pay $1,000, would you be able to do it? If the answer is no, you should feel concerned. What you shouldn’t feel, however, is alone. According…
The Ultimate 1960’s Music Quiz
The 1960s were one of the most important decades in music history. New sounds started to emerge in artists such as The Beatles, the Beach Boys, and Bob Dylan. Many of the songs released during this time period reflected current…
Only Those Who Are “All That” Can Pass This ’90s Quiz
The ’90s were a time of grunge music, boy bands, a slow internet, and baggy clothes. Amanda Bynes and Lindsey Lohan were still cute as buttons and the internet had yet to dominate television. Google launched, an animal was cloned,…
QUIZ: Do You Recognize These Toys From The ’50s?
Some of the first toys date back to the early Egyptians, who would play with things such as small clay balls or marbles. As time passed, toys started to get more advanced, from wooden yo-yos in Medieval times to the…
Sixties Kids Should Ace This Cartoon Quiz
Kids in the 1960s weren’t glued to a screen, as many are now, but a lot of them spent a good chunk of their time watching cartoons. This was a time when many iconic characters debuted in vibrant technicolor to…
Quiz: Can You Name These Iconic Female Vocalists of the 1970s?
The 1970s was an incredible decade for women in music. Talented women like Helen Reddy and Carole King decided that it was about time for women to write and record music that came from their point of view. Record companies…