17 Electric Facts About ‘MTV Unplugged’
(via mental_floss) MTV Unplugged is a long-running show that showcases musical acts performing with stripped-down arrangements they’re not usually associated
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Month: December 2016
The First Movie About the Titanic Starred a Titanic Survivor
(via Atlas Obscura) It can feel like modern Hollywood is too quick to make entertainment out of tragedy, but it
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Resurrecting America’s Great Old Diners, By Moving Them Across State Lines
(via Atlas Obscura) Over the past three decades, Steve Harwin, who owns Diversified Diners in Akron, Ohio, has refurbished and
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35 Fabulous Facts About Frank Sinatra
(via mental_floss) You know that Frank Sinatra was as talented a singer as he was an actor. That he had
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The First Time Humans Crashed a Probe on Mars
(via Motherboard) In October, the European/Russian-built Schiaparelli lander crashed headlong into Mars after suffering a software glitch mere minutes before
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Silent Film Shows How Motorcycles Were Built Before the Assembly Line
Have you ever wondered what manufacturing was like back when vehicles were truly hand-assembled? Even before Henry Ford popularized the
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Britain’s Loneliest Train Station Gets 12 Passengers per Year
(via Popular Mechanics) Data from the Office for Rail and Road shows that just 12 passengers boarded or exited a
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15 Bizarre Christmas Albums
(via mental_floss) It seems like everybody and their mom and dads has released a Christmas album. For some artists, like
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How to Plant an Indoor Herb Garden
(via Popular Mechanics) Fresh herbs can be a glorious addition to any meal. They taste great, are healthful, and can
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35 Festive Facts About Your Favorite Holiday Movies
(via mental_floss) It’s that time of year again: You’re gathering with friends and family. Wrapping presents. And spiking the eggnog
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11 Twisted Facts About ‘The Far Side’
(via mental_floss) For 15 years, “The Far Side” added a dash of irreverence to the funny pages. Offbeat, macabre, and
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The Failed Attempt to Market Sweet-Smelling Cigarettes to Women
(via Atlas Obscura) In 1989, full-page ads for a new product named Chelsea began appearing in American women’s magazines. Featuring
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