In the 1960s, the U.S. Government Set Off a Pair of Nukes Under Mississippi
(via Atlas Obscura) It’s a nearly forgotten chapter of Cold War history that seems hard to fathom today—even for those who
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Month: August 2018
10 Foods That Aren’t From Where You Think
(via Listverse) There are plenty of foods that are either named after places or are assumed to come from certain
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10 Human Test Subjects Whose Deaths Left A Lasting Legacy
(via Listverse) Over the centuries, the medical field has seen incredible advancements. Unfortunately, those advancements haven’t come free, and there
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The Man Making ‘The Simpsons’ Funnier in Spanish
(via Great Big Story) “The Simpsons” has been a staple of American pop culture for nearly three decades. As the
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8 Things You Might Not Know About the Louvre
(via Mental Floss) It might be the most iconic art museum in the world. Located in Paris, the Louvre (officially
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Top 10 Myths About The Middle Ages
(via Listverse) The Middle Ages spanned roughly from the 5th century to the 16th century – a total of 1,100
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How Fluff Became Famous
(via The Atlantic) Fluff. The sticky sweet marshmallow creme was invented exactly one hundred years ago in Somerville, Massachusetts—at the
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11 Sharp Facts About Annie Oakley
(via Mental Floss) You probably know that Annie Oakley was an outstanding sharpshooter who became famous while performing in Buffalo
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19 Times Aretha Franklin Proved She Was The Greatest Of All Time
(via BuzzFeed) Singer/Songwriter Aretha Franklin passed away on August 16, 2018 — but she’ll be the Queen of Soul forever.
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This Magnificent Library Holds Treasured Irish History
(via Great Big Story) The Library of Trinity College Dublin is the largest in Ireland. In addition to its impressive
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A Theory About Muppet Master Frank Oz
(via Smithsonian) The prodigious puppeteer looks back at his most beloved creations, from Grover to Fozzie Bear
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At 50, “Hey Jude” Still Makes Everything “Better, Better, Better”
(via Smithsonian) The 50-year-old song dwells in the musical DNA of our times. It is as deeply known as a nursery
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