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The Man Behind the Failed “Car of Tomorrow” Wanted to Revolutionize More Than Just Cars

(via Atlas Obscura) A look at the patents and inventions of Preston Tucker reveal that he could have made an

(via Thrillist) They’re found on dusty warehouse shelves; buried under flea market knick-knacks; and constructed out of whatever $5 can buy. They

(via Mental Floss) As if being one of the world’s most successful and prolific writers wasn’t already reason enough to

(via Mental Floss) Play-Doh! Let’s pay tribute to your favorite modeling clay with some fun facts about the childhood play

(via mental_floss) Aside from Parker Brothers, few board game manufacturers have come close to Milton Bradley’s track record: Millions of

(via mental_floss) Back in the early 20th century, engineers attempting to push the limits of roller coaster thrills subjected riders

(via Atlas Obscura) When a fidgeting fourth grader in Miriam Sicherman’s class at Manhattan’s Children’s Workshop School started pulling up

(via NPR) In 1915, an advertisement proclaiming, “Bake in a glass!” appeared in the pages of Good Housekeeping. Corning Glass Works

(via Atlas Obscura) The first dog biscuits did not resemble the bone-shaped delights of today. Developed by James Spratt in

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(via Atlas Obscura) The first U.S. solar eclipse in almost half a century is happening this August, but you don’t

(via Popular Mechanics) A new map of the ancient Roman empire plots its major roads in a way that makes

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(via Neatorama) Never scoff at the life-altering power of a single Hamilton. Neatorama gives 10 for $10.