The Tom and Jerry Story
(via Neatorama) In 1939, producer Rudolf Ising and his MGM animation unit were in trouble. Ising, on an inspiration, decided
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The Lucky Charms Mascot Was Almost a Forgetful Wizard
(via Atlas Obscura) Lucky the Leprechaun has been the Lucky Charms mascot since the cereal debuted in 1964. In 1975,
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A History of Pepsi-Cola
(via Neatorama) Pepsi Cola was originally called “Brad’s Drink” and marketed in Bern, North Carolina in the early 1890’s by
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Is the Recipe for Coca-Cola Really Only Known By Two People?
(via Today I Found Out) The idea that the secret formula for Coca-Cola is only known by two people who
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The Infamous “War of the Worlds” Radio Broadcast Was a Magnificent Fluke
(via Smithsonian) On the evening of October 30, 1938, radio listeners across the U.S. heard a report of mysterious creatures
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The Surprising, Secret Origins of Fruit Roll-Ups
(via Thrillist) Children of the ’80s and ’90s might be inclined to think that Fruit Roll-Ups, the tearable, chewy snacks
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A History of Pepsi-Cola
(via Neatorama) Pepsi Cola was originally called “Brad’s Drink” and marketed in Bern, North Carolina in the early 1890’s by
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Vending Machines in the U.S. Once Dispensed More Than Chips and Cookies
(via Atlas Obscura) In the early- to mid-20th century, vending machines in the United States and Europe dispensed myriad treats
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Millions tune in to find out who shot J.R.
(via History) On this day in 1980, 350 million people around the world tune in to television’s popular primetime drama
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11 Adorable Facts About Mickey Mouse
(via Mental Floss) Yesterday was Mickey Mouse’s 90th birthday. At least, it’s the day Mickey was officially born, since it’s
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The Surprising, Secret Origins of Fruit Roll-Ups
(via Thrillist) Children of the ’80s and ’90s might be inclined to think that Fruit Roll-Ups, the tearable, chewy snacks
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The Infamous “War of the Worlds” Radio Broadcast Was a Magnificent Fluke
(via Smithsonian) On the evening of October 30, 1938, radio listeners across the U.S. heard a report of mysterious creatures
Read more