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These World Cup Blind Boxes Are 25% Off for Prime Day Right Now

Hunt down rare figures of Messi and Mbappé for just $15.

By Josiah Soto
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NFL player Russell Wilson at 2026 Forbes Iconoclast Summit

Russell Wilson

The quarterback won a Super Bowl and is married to Ciara.

By Tyler Piccotti, Tim Ott
Jun 24, 2026
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Did Christopher Columbus Actually Discover America

By B. Myint
Jun 24, 2026
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Get 3 Free Months of Audible This Prime Day

By Madison McGee
Jun 23, 2026
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What Were the Founding Fathers Really Like?

By Sara Kettler, Catherine Caruso
Jun 23, 2026
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Paul Revere

By Biography.com Editors, Catherine Caruso
Jun 23, 2026

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Prime Day Book Bundle Deals 2026

Amazon Prime Day Book Bundle Sales 2026

The trial of Lindsay Clancy, suspect in the Duxbury child murders, begins July 20

All About Lindsay Clancy and Her Murder Trial

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All About U.S. Men’s Soccer Star Folarin Balogun

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Reagan Simmons-Hancock from ‘Maternal Instinct’

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True Crime

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Inside Michelle McNamara's Obsessive Hunt for the Golden State Killer

The true-crime writer spent the last six years of her life chasing down the infamous California serial killer and rapist.
By Jordan Zakarin
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NFL Player Darron Lee Charged with Murder

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Where Is Gypsy-Rose Blanchard Now? Inside Her Life After Prison

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Where Is Taylor Parker’s Ex Wade Griffin Today?

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Where Is Convicted Killer Taylor Parker Now?

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The Story of Gypsy-Rose Blanchard and Her Mother

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All About Karmelo Anthony’s Case and Murder Trial

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All About Anna Kepner’s Stepbrother Timothy Hudson

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Who Is Brendan Banfield?

People You Should Know

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Meet 14 LGBTQ Rights Activists Who Have Shaped History and Inspired Generations

Harvey Milk, Audre Lorde, and Elliot Page are just a few LGBTQ rights activists who fought for equality.

By Catherine Caruso
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17 Figures of the American Revolution

By Catherine Caruso
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40 Famous Inventors Who Changed History

By Jamie Ballard
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How These Famous Arab Americans Made History

By Catherine Caruso
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15 Famous Veterans Who Served in the U.S. Military

By Catherine Caruso, Rachel Chang
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Athletes

soccer star Lionel Messi will play for Argentina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Lionel Messi

Ferrari F1 driver Lewis Hamilton is featured in Netflix's 'Drive to Survive'

Lewis Hamilton

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Cristiano Ronaldo

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Who Are Kyle Busch’s Wife and Children?

Musicians

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Jelly Roll

Oliver Tree performs during the Exit Festival 2024 at Petrovaradin Fortress on July 11, 2024 in Novi Sad, Serbia.

Oliver Tree Killed in Helicopter Crash

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Morgan Wallen

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Dua Lipa

Culture

Red Cloud and Wife

13 Influential Native American Leaders

By Catherine Caruso, Tim Ott
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The True Story of Paul Revere’s Ride

By Michael Natale, Tyler Piccotti
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Who Designed the American Flag?

By Tyler Piccotti
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15 Trailblazers to Honor for AAPI Heritage Month

By Catherine Caruso, Ale Russian

Scientists

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J Allen Hynek: The Man Who Made Us Watch the Skies

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8 Female Scientists Whose Discoveries Were Credited to Men

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Marie Curie

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Mae Jemison

Political Figures

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Harvey Milk

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Barney Frank

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George Washington

Shirley Chisholm speaks at a podium at the Democratic National Convention, Miami Beach, Florida, July 1972.

10 Shirley Chisholm Quotes That Show Her Determination and Fortitude

Activists

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How Gilbert Baker Created the Rainbow Pride Flag

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Marsha P. Johnson

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Sylvia Rivera

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10 Powerful Greta Thunberg Quotes