Aliens Might Never Appreciate How Cool Voyager’s Golden Record Is
(via Atlas Obscura) In the late summer of 1977, NASA launched a pair of interstellar probes, Voyager 1 and 2.
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The 10 Richest Authors of All Time
(via Mental Floss) Writing books isn’t the most lucrative career. According to Indeed, the national average salary for novelists is
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The Inventor of Ibuprofen Tested the Drug on His Own Hangover
(via Smithsonian) Stewart Adams’ headache subsided—and his over-the-counter pain reliever became one of the world’s most popular medications
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Edgar Allen Poe’s Best-Selling Book During His Lifetime Was a Guide to Seashells
(via Atlas Obscura) “The Conchologist’s First Book” was good enough to elevate the entire field.
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The Richest Ancient Shipwreck
(via Amusing Planet) In 1975, a fishing boat working in the southwestern sea of Korean peninsula, near the Shinan Islands,
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13 of the Guinness World Records’ Most Iconic Records, in Photos
(via PetaPixel) Guinness World Records is celebrating National Photography Month by sharing some of what it is calling its most
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Master Lock Has Had a Hold on the Industry for 100 Years
(via Smithsonian) A century ago, Harry Soref made his Milwaukee-based company into a world leader with his invention of the
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10 Behind-the-Plate Secrets of MLB Umpires
(via Mental Floss) Even if you’re not Major League Baseball’s most devoted follower, you probably know a few things about
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Top 10 Misconceptions About Historical Clothing And Fashion
(via Listverse) As with all parts of history, the topic of clothing certainly isn’t one without misconceptions. Our modern attire
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Top 10 Myths You Still Believe About Your Favorite Treats
(via Listverse) Most of us have a favorite candy or cookie. It can be easy to get excited about or
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18 Fancy Words for Specific Shapes
(Mental Floss) Circle, square, triangle—boring! There are so many more shapes than those in nature. Good thing there’s a rich
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10 Ravishing Facts About Ravens
(via Mental Floss) Edgar Allan Poe knew what he was doing when he used the raven instead of some other
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