United Stuff of America

The real stories behind some presidential feats are revealed using everyday objects, such as eyeglasses, a wooden cane and a coconut.

The evolution of weapons technology and how it shaped the history of the United States, from the colonial-era long rifle to the machine gun.

Inside the story of the American Mafia's bloody rise to power and the war with law enforcement that eventually led to its downfall.

Everyday objects that made massive feats of engineering possible, including a shovel, a birdcage, a drill bit, a railroad spike, and a video camera.

From a handmade ladder to a clip-on tie, everyday objects became integral parts of the most notorious crimes in the United States.

From an 18 month-old baby that forever changes news on television to a video game character that forever changes America's free time, the 1980's were filled with changes that impact us even today.