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7 Photos of London’s Underground During WWII Blitz
As Hitler bombed London, its citizens set up makeshift beds in rail cars, on escalators and even in tunnels to get a night's sleep.
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The Mistakes That Made America
Mistakes That Made America: Post-Its
A failed attempt to create a super-strong adhesive accidentally results in a weak, reusable one—leading to the unlikely invention of the Post-it Note.
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Who Said It?
Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius, and it’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.
-Marilyn Monroe
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Culinary Customs
The 19th-Century Origins of Ice Cream Socials
As advancements in ice cream-making technology made it easier to churn out the dessert, community gatherings used it as a main attraction.
7 Common Foods Eaten in the 13 Colonies
From potted meat to pickles to syllabub, here are some foods and beverages that were popular in colonial America.
The History of Ballpark Food
With baseball season back in full swing, we take a look at classic ballpark snacks like hot dogs, peanuts and Cracker Jack.
6 Ways Coffee Helped Transform the World
From stirring up coffee house rebellions to supporting the Industrial Revolution, the popular caffeinated brew has fueled global change.
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The Man Who Classified Tornadoes
In 1971, meteorologist Tetsuya Fujita created the Fujita Scale, which allowed scientists to categorize tornadoes, aiding in predictive weather patterns. Fujita revolutionized the understanding of thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes and typhoons.
Where the US Industrial Revolution Began
In 1793, Samuel Slater built America's first water-powered textile mill–right in Pawtucket. That moment helped spark the Industrial Revolution in the U.S. and transform how the nation worked.
