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7 Facts That Pierce the Marilyn Monroe Myth
Marilyn Monroe was far more complex than her bombshell persona suggests. These facts reveal the life behind the legend.
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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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How Gay Culture Blossomed During the Roaring Twenties
During Prohibition, gay nightlife and culture reached new heights—at least temporarily.
The 1930s Athlete Who Broke the Gender Barrier
Zdeněk Koubek had already set a record in the women’s 800-meter dash, when he announced in 1935 that he was going to be living as a man.
Women Got ‘Married’ Long Before Gay Marriage
Boston marriages offered an alternative for women who didn’t want to depend on men.
The Revolutionary War Hero Who Was Openly Gay
Baron Friedrich von Steuben was known for his bravery and the discipline and grit he brought to the American troops.
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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.
