# today in history
10 Historic Events and Fads That Would Break the Internet Today
The internet did not invent viral stories that captivate the country and become a burning topic and conversation trend. Nor did it invent fads that seem to appear out of nowhere, sweeping…
12 of History’s Greatest Back Stabbers and their Dramatic Consequences
According to folk etymology, the term "double-cross", as in deception by some kind of double-dealing, originated with the 18th century…
Bizarre Deaths: 12 of History’s Weirdest Deaths, From Antiquity to the Middle Ages
It has been said that the only inevitable things in life are death and taxes, but with enough money to…
12 of the Greatest Military Bluffs in History
Brawn is useful, but is not always sufficient on its own: sometimes a healthy dose of bull, or bluffing, is…
12 Bomber Aircraft That Carried The Most Devastating Bombing Campaigns of WWII
Enemy bombers and ground attack aircraft overhead were among the most unwelcome sights for soldiers and civilians alike during WWII.…
10 Famous Americans Buried at Arlington National Cemetery
Situated on rolling hills overlooking Washington, DC, Arlington National Cemetery is America's most prestigious burial ground. It was established during…
Today in History: Hitler Purges His Political Rivals (1934)
Adolf Hitler and his minions were terrible people. History tells us that despots aren't only terrible to their enemies, but…
Today in History: President Garfield’s Killer is Hanged (1882)
Charles A. Guiteau isn't a name that most people know. His claim to fame, such as it is, is the…
Today in History: The Famous Globe Theater Burns in London (1613)
William Shakespeare is universally recognized as one of the greatest writers of all time. Some of the stats surrounding the…
Today in History: Apple Releases the iPhone (2007)
There are many technologies throughout human history that are considered game changers. The wheel, the printing press, computers, and so…