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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How All 50 State Capitals Got Their Names
(via mental_floss) Want to know which state capital’s name means “a good place to dig wild potatoes?” Or which cities
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10 Fascinating Facts About Space Invaders
(via Mental Floss) With its seemingly endless army of aliens slowly marching down the screen, the thump-thump-thump of its sound
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The (Still) Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe
(via Smithsonian) Was the famous author killed from a beating? From carbon monoxide poisoning? From alcohol withdrawal? Here are the
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How All 50 State Capitals Got Their Names
(via mental_floss) Want to know which state capital’s name means “a good place to dig wild potatoes?” Or which cities
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15 Things You Might Not Know About Pizza Hut
(via Mental Floss) For nearly six decades, Pizza Hut has been slinging hot, cheesy pies to hungry consumers all over
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10 Fun Facts About Play-Doh
(via Mental Floss) In case you missed it, September 16th was National Play-Doh Day. Let’s pay tribute to your favorite
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9 Chilly Facts About Frozen Food Pioneer Clarence Birdseye
(via mental_floss) Whenever you grab a frozen dinner for a quick, prep-free meal, you’re in some debt to Clarence “Bob”
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11 Fun Facts About Heathcliff
(via Mental Floss) In 1973, newspapers around the country saw the debut of artist George Gately’s Heathcliff, a single-panel comic
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135 Amazing Facts for People Who Like Amazing Facts
(via Mental Floss) Maybe you want to feel smarter or just show off, here are 133 amazing facts from the
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7 Monster Machines That Didn’t Quite Go As Planned
(via Popular Mechanics) Bigger isn’t always better in the world of monster machines. Sometimes big means too cumbersome to accomplish
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How to Eat (and Drink) Like the Queen: Royal Chefs Reveal Elizabeth II’s Favorite Foods
(via Mental Floss) It’s good to be the Queen. Twice a week, Queen Elizabeth II browses a leather-bound menu of
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