The Real Aerial Battles That Inspired Star Wars
(via Smithsonian) Born one year before the end of World War II, George Lucas turned a boyhood fascination into a
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Month: September 2020
11 Common English Words from Native American Languages
(via Mental Floss) You’re probably well aware that tepee, totem, and toboggan are all Native American names for familiar objects,
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The Secret History of Steak Knives
(via Popular Mechanics) Sharp knives disappeared from the dining room table, only to return, centuries later, in steak knife form.
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Eating Spaghetti Ice Cream in Germany
(via Great Big Story) You don’t need a fork to eat this plate of spaghetti. Just a spoon will do.
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Eleven Historic Places in America That Desperately Need Saving
(via Smithsonian) The National Trust for Historic Preservation names these sites as the most endangered cultural treasures in our country.
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11 Secrets of Astronauts
(via Mental Floss) In the 60 or so years that the job has existed, astronauts have captured the public’s imagination.
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The Story Behind The Iconic Poster For STAR WARS Being Created in Only 36 Hours
(via Geek Tyrant) This iconic poster for George Lucas’ original Star Wars film was created by Greg and Tim Hildebrandt
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The Rise and Fall of North Carolina’s National Hollerin’ Contest
(via Atlas Obscura) Hollers are sort of like the yodels of the American South.
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14 Facts About The Rocky Horror Picture Show for Its 45th Anniversary
(via Mental Floss) Many movies can claim the title “cult classic,” but few have ever embodied that term quite like
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How Do People Picnic Around the Globe?
(via Smithsonian) Outdoor dining is having a moment. Let these traditions from eight different places help you put together the
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7 Formidable Facts About the Tower of London
(via Mental Floss) The nearly 1000-year-old Tower of London inspires many reactions, among them awe, horror, and intrigue. William the
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The Unlikely Endurance of the Rubik’s Cube
(via undark.org) Nearly half a century after its humble invention, the cube continues to be a global sensation. What’s the
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