On this day in 1871, a massive fire began in the Chicago barn of Patrick and Catherine O'Leary. The blaze lasted for two days and killed between 200 and 300 people. It destroyed 17,450 buildings, left 100,000 homeless, and caused an estimated $200 million (over $3 billion current) in damages.

America’s Decline of Knowledge: Where Will it Lead? | Intellectual Takeout

America’s Decline of Knowledge: Where Will it Lead? | Intellectual Takeout

The Mysterious Deaths of 6 Historical Figures | Mental Floss

The Mysterious Deaths of 6 Historical Figures | Mental Floss

War Crime? Utah Camp Guard Opened Fire on German POWs After War was Over

War Crime? Utah Camp Guard Opened Fire on German POWs After War was Over

Vietnam

July 26, 1950 - United States military involvement in Vietnam begins as President Harry Truman authorizes $15 million in military aid to the French. American military advisors will accompany the flow of U.S. tanks, planes, artillery, and other supplies to Vietnam.

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M.A.S.H. Theme Tune: The 15-Year-Old Who Co-Wrote it Made $1 million More Than The Director

M.A.S.H. Theme Tune: The 15-Year-Old Who Co-Wrote it Made $1 million More Than The Director

Smithsonian Disgrace | Frontpage Mag

Smithsonian Disgrace | Frontpage Mag

Catch Me If You Can - The Real Story of Conman Extraordinaire Frank Abagnale

Catch Me If You Can - The Real Story of Conman Extraordinaire Frank Abagnale

Laxatives Used on The Lewis & Clark Expedition Help Scientists Reconstruct The Journey

Laxatives Used on The Lewis & Clark Expedition Help Scientists Reconstruct The Journey

The White Star Lines First "Titanic" Sailed in 1854 - And Met the Same Fate

The White Star Lines First "Titanic" Sailed in 1854 - And Met the Same Fate

Dark and Twisted - These Ancient Mysterious Trees are Older than the Pyramids

Dark and Twisted - These Ancient Mysterious Trees are Older than the Pyramids

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A 99-year-old Italian man demanded a divorce from his wife, 96, when he discovered her infidelity of 60 years ago

A 99-year-old Italian man demanded a divorce from his wife, 96, when he discovered her infidelity of 60 years ago

The mysterious demise of John F. Kennedy's mistress

The mysterious demise of John F. Kennedy's mistress

The True Identities of the Kings in Your Pack of Playing Cards

The True Identities of the Kings in Your Pack of Playing Cards

To This Day, The Myth Still Abounds: Why Didn't The Nazis Invade Switzerland?

To This Day, The Myth Still Abounds: Why Didn't The Nazis Invade Switzerland?

Very Rare Recording of Confederate Veterans Performing the Famous "Rebel Yell"

Very Rare Recording of Confederate Veterans Performing the Famous "Rebel Yell"

The misfortune that haunted the couple by Abraham Lincoln's side on the fateful night

The misfortune that haunted the couple by Abraham Lincoln's side on the

fateful night

47 minutes of sinister silence: During the Apollo 11 mission, astronaut Michael Collins orbited the dark side of the Moon completely alone

47 minutes of sinister silence: During the Apollo 11 mission, astronaut Michael Collins orbited the dark side of the Moon completely alone

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announces name changes in communication platforms

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announces name changes in communication platforms: SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC4 News) – The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is changing platform and communication names to emphasize their name.