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September 3, 2022 at 1:03 am

A 1959 Commercial for a High Tech Bed That Features a Control Panel With Room for a Cup of Tea

Well, how about that?

September 3, 2022 at 12:58 am

The Interesting, Surprising History of Donuts and How They Got Their Name

Do you prefer frosted or plain?

September 3, 2022 at 12:29 am

How Helium Was Originally Discovered

We’re running out of it even though it’s one of the most abundant elements in universe!

September 2, 2022 at 9:02 am

10 of the Most Intense Sister Rivalries in History

Taking sibling rivalries to the next level!

August 31, 2022 at 12:15 am

Here’s Why People Looked Older in the Past

We have science to thank for this.

August 27, 2022 at 11:20 pm

This Is Why Russia Still Owns a Small Piece of Germany

I definitely didn’t know this until now.

August 21, 2022 at 12:12 am

What Was Normal in the 1990s but Is Pretty Rare Now? Here’s What People Said.

Do you remember the 90s?

August 20, 2022 at 11:43 pm

There’s a Database of 1000s of Historical Cookbooks and You Can Add to It

For all you foodies out there!

August 18, 2022 at 4:19 pm

Why a Historic Theater in New York City Was Lifted 30 Feet Into the Air

I’m impressed at how they were able to get around building codes.

August 18, 2022 at 4:15 pm

This Is Why It’s Called a Hamburger…Even Though There’s No Ham in It

A quick lesson in food AND geography!

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A 1959 Commercial for a High Tech Bed That Features a Control Panel With Room for a Cup of Tea

The Interesting, Surprising History of Donuts and How They Got Their Name

How Helium Was Originally Discovered

10 of the Most Intense Sister Rivalries in History

Here’s Why People Looked Older in the Past

This Is Why Russia Still Owns a Small Piece of Germany

What Was Normal in the 1990s but Is Pretty Rare Now? Here’s What People Said.

There’s a Database of 1000s of Historical Cookbooks and You Can Add to It

Why a Historic Theater in New York City Was Lifted 30 Feet Into the Air

This Is Why It’s Called a Hamburger…Even Though There’s No Ham in It

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