Though Clemens ached from the incident, he still managed to get his steamboat license in 1859. He left the river boating career when the Civil War broke out in 1861. Sadly, Clemens felt responsible ...

However, once enough of that change takes place, we can see the results of time’s subtle, constant work. Each raindrop or repetitive motion is insignificant on its own but the photos like these show ...

He grabbed a plate of leftover tostadas, covered it with cheese, and topped it all off with jalapeños. The women loved it so much they called the dish “Nacho’s special.” Ignacio took the idea and ran ...

Throughout his career, which spans five decades, Springsteen has defined his musical style as the “working man’s rock,” frequently preaching about the plight of working-class America. The leader of ...

Although it’s nestled in the Texan city of San Antonio today, the original settlement it was constructed near in 1718 was called San Fernando de Béxar. The Spanish Empire Changes Its Purpose ...

Although she was a more ambitious actress than people gave her credit for — especially towards the end of her life — it’s also true that the glamor of her Hollywood persona hid a heartbreaking web of ...

But after studio executives wouldn’t give McQueen top billing across the board—opting instead to list his name first in half of the prints, and Newman’s name first in the other half— McQueen dropped ...

For instance, if you think that people revolted because of high taxes, you would be wrong. The motivation behind the Boston Tea Party is complex, and they didn’t even target British ships. Learn more ...

Only True Cinephiles Know These Facts About ‘Citizen Kane’ By Media Feed | Published 4 months ago Orson Welles’ first feature film, which he co-wrote, directed, produced, and starred in 1941’s Citizen ...

Coffee Doesn’t Dehydrate You Daniel Berehulak/Getty Images There’s a commonly-held misconception that your morning cup of coffee will dehydrate you. While it is true that drinking coffee will make you ...

Not only did Cyrus establish the Achaemenid dynasty, but he also implemented rules and structures that guided empires centuries later. He was such a cunning leader that he defeated the Lydian Empire ...

The car featured a sleek, streamlined design with a long hood and short rear deck. Despite initial sales struggles, the Corvette quickly became a hit and established itself as a symbol of American ...