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35 Happy Little Facts About Bob Ross

(via Mental Floss) Whether or not you’re artistically inclined, there’s a good chance that you—like millions of other people around

(via Great Big Story) In 1982, when he was only 14 years old, Robert Wardhaugh sat down to play a

(via NPR) The microwave – every kitchen has one, but no self-respecting cook would admit to using it for anything

(via mental_floss) Twenty years ago today, on August 31, 1997, the entire world mourned the passing of Princess Diana. Though

(via Amusing Planet) The Landes region of France, is covered by a large pine forest. But a hundred years ago

(via Popular Mechanics) In 1942, a U.S. Navy airship flew over the Golden Gate, its mission to search for Japanese

August 4, 2017July 27, 2017 0 Comments culture

(via National Geographic) In 1989 on a stretch of water between Sardinia and Corsica, with a crippled engine and anchor

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

(via Atlas Obscura) Competitive tablescaping has been an L.A. County Fair tradition since the 1930s and typically has a waiting

(via mental_floss) At the turn of the 20th century, American roads were chaos. Drivers didn’t need a license, lane lines didn’t

(via The Guardian) Ten years ago today, the first iPhone hit stores in the US. On paper, the device was

May 10, 2017May 3, 2017 0 Comments culture, food

(via Great Big Story) For more than 300 years, the world’s rarest pasta recipe and its intricate shaping technique have