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Boiardi sold ravioli and spaghetti to Americans who’d never tasted Italian food. 

A prince promised riches – but his tropical paradise was too good to be true.

He stole the most famous painting in the world –– and changed the course of history.

Why do we have Christmas trees? Who invented the candy cane? And which fairytale was the first gingerbread house inspired by? 

Want some fun facts about Thanksgiving history to share this holiday? 

Feeling queasy? In the 1830s, your doctor might have prescribed ketchup.

What was Legs Diamond famous for? Rival gangsters couldn’t figure out how to kill him.

In the 19th century, factory workers turned to their local knocker upper for a wake-up call.

Once considered food only fit for prisoners, lobster only became a luxury food in the 20th century.

Few remember her name. But she holds more medals than any other woman in military history.