When Going to the Beach Was Doctor's Orders
The ‘sea cure’ was prescribed for everything from melancholia to cancer to leprosy.
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How the Bar Code Was Born
How the Bar Code Was Born
The First Bar Code was Drawn in the Sands of Miami Beach
Born from supermarkets' need to speed up checkout, the bar code revolutionized market research and boosted production efficiency.
Who Said It?
Who Said It?
Every moment is an organizing opportunity, every person a potential activist, every minute a chance to change the world.-Dolores Huerta
Imagination is more important than knowledge.-Albert Einstein
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Superman hit the big screen in 1941 via a Fleischer cartoon—faster than a bullet, stronger than a train, leaping tall buildings!
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The secrets of Houdini—born Erik Weisz—are uncovered, along with insights into his early childhood.
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The French Revolution
The French Revolution
7 Key Figures of the French Revolution
These people played integral roles in the uprising that swept through France from 1789-1799.
How Versailles’ Over-the-Top Opulence Drove the French to Revolt
The palace with more than 2,000 rooms featured elaborate gardens, fountains, a private zoo, roman-style baths and even 18th-century elevators.
The French Revolution Was Plotted on a Tennis Court
Explore some well-known “facts” about the French Revolution—some of which may not be so factual after all.
Did Marie-Antoinette Really Say ‘Let Them Eat Cake’?
It’s one of the most famous quotes in history. But is it true?
King Louis XVI and the French nobility face a revolution of the Third Estate.
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Explore Rhode Island’s Rich History
Explore Rhode Island’s Rich History
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Explore The Breakers, The Elms and Marble House to discover how Rhode Island became a playground for the elite.
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From the Gaspee Affair to declaring freedom before the rest, Rhode Island’s revolutionary roots run deep.
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Haunted legends once ruled Block Island. Today, its peaceful trails, historic lighthouses and Victorian charm tell a different story.
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In 1636, Roger Williams founded Providence Plantations on radical principles of religious freedom and equality.
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Who's Making History
Who's Making History
Barbie
The first Barbie doll with type 1 diabetes debuted, featuring a glucose monitor and insulin pump.
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The 23-year-old defeat Carlos Alcaraz to become Italy's first professional tennis player to triumph at Wimbledon.
Jane Birkin
The original 'Birkin bag,' designed by Hermès for singer Jane Birkin, fetched $10.1 million at auction. The previous record for a handbag was $513,000.
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