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An Endless Cycle- Taxing Blank Cassettes and “Killing Music”
In today’s era of streaming and YouTube where we as consumers have the power to pick and choose the songs we listen to and curate […]
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Prank Calling the Pope- The Blue Box, “Woz,” and Steve Jobs
In this video from our new YouTube channel (click here to subscribe), we take a look at Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak’s first business together- […]
Myths and Misconceptions
The Curious Case of Ronald Opus
In 1987, then president of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, Dr. Don Harper Mills, went on stage at a banquet for members of that […]
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10 Bizarre Facts- Part 6
Embed This Infographic [Source: Today I Found Out] For Part 1 of this series go here: 10 Bizarre Facts For Part 2 of this series […]
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The Story Behind the “Happiest Man in China” Photo
Rob B. asks: Is the happy Chinese guy picture fake and who is the guy shown? For much of the early history of photography smiling […]
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You Should Know About Jury Nullification
Since before the U.S. was a country, juries in the American system of justice were being impaneled to be the “triers of evidence,” or as […]
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An Endless Cycle- Taxing Blank Cassettes and “Killing Music”
In today’s era of streaming and YouTube where we as consumers have the power to pick and choose the songs we listen to and curate […]
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Picture the Recipe (New Channel)
If you happen to be into cooking or just want to learn to make some amazing tasting (and looking) food in an easy and quick […]
Quick Facts
The Truth About the Road Not Taken, The Rose / Star Trek connection, What “Trump” Means in the UK, and more in Yet Another 10 Quick Facts
1006) While Amanda McBroom is probably best known for her role as Judge Advocate General Captain Philippa Louvois in what is generally considered one of […]
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From Slave to Saint, The Story of Patrick
After St. Patrick’s death on March 17, 461, his story was largely forgotten. It took centuries for him to attain mythological status, and even at […]
Science
Can Staying Awake Too Long Really Kill You?
Valerie C asks: Can staying awake too long really kill you? Every college student knows the eye-stinging pain of a caffeine-induced all-nighter. It’s been well […]
Entertainment
An Endless Cycle- Taxing Blank Cassettes and “Killing Music”
In today’s era of streaming and YouTube where we as consumers have the power to pick and choose the songs we listen to and curate […]
History
Is Trial by Combat a Hollywood Invention?
Marcus M. asks: Was trial by combat to determine if someone was innocent or not ever really a thing or is it just another Hollywood […]
Language
Why is it Called “Going Dutch” When You Pay for Yourself?
Michael W. asks: Why is splitting the tab and paying for yourself called Dutch? The idea of paying for yourself when out with friends being […]
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Emily Warren Roebling and the Brooklyn Bridge
To this day, the Brooklyn Bridge remains a monumental civil engineering feat. Connecting the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn and extending across the East River, […]
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The Story Behind the “Happiest Man in China” Photo
Rob B. asks: Is the happy Chinese guy picture fake and who is the guy shown? For much of the early history of photography smiling […]
Facts Lists
The Truth About the Road Not Taken, The Rose / Star Trek connection, What “Trump” Means in the UK, and more in Yet Another 10 Quick Facts
1006) While Amanda McBroom is probably best known for her role as Judge Advocate General Captain Philippa Louvois in what is generally considered one of […]
