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How a Camping Trip Brought Us Charcoal BBQs
How a Camping Trip Brought Us Charcoal BBQs
How a Camping Trip Brought Us Charcoal BBQs
The invention of charcoal briquets came about thanks to a glamping trip by Thomas Edison and Henry Ford.
Who Said It?
Who Said It?
The big lesson in life, baby, is never be scared of anyone or anything.-Frank Sinatra
Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising every time we fail.-Confucius
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Beach Day
Beach Day
Hawai’ian Surfers Have Been Riding Waves Since the 17th Century
A Hawaiian princess helped revive the ancient sport of surfing long before Gidget and Moondoggie hit the beach.
How Beachwear Paved the Way for Women Wearing Pants
Some of the earliest versions of socially acceptable women's pants were worn by women vacationing on the beach.
When Was Sunscreen Invented?
From applying rice bran extract to slathering on Coppertone, sunscreen has evolved significantly over the years.
Who Invented Sunglasses?
Protective eyewear emerged thousands of years ago—without glass.
Lonnie Johnson—a nuclear engineer—invented it by accident.
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HISTORY Shorts
HISTORY Shorts
Did summer camp save kids from factories? Learn about the unlikely history behind modern summer camps.
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What started as a simple promotion turned into an unforgettable night of unruly fans, flying fists, and baseball bedlam.
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Ellis Island is known in history as a place that welcomed America's immigrants, but for a time, it also pushed them away.
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Violet Jessup, a stewardess on the Titanic, became the only woman to survive its sinking and that of its sister ship, Britannic.
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Who's Making History
Who's Making History
Anna Wintour
The longtime editor-in-chief of Vogue announced she is stepping down from the role after 37 years.
David Beckham
The British soccer legend received a knighthood from King Charles III for service to sport and charity.
Faith Kipyegon
The three-time Olympic gold medalist ran a mile in 4:06.42, in what is now the fastest mile ever run by a woman (although she was aiming to break 4 minutes).
Anna Wintour
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David Beckham
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Faith Kipyegon
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