Born on This Day
German philosopher who questioned the underlying motive behind religion and morality, shaping much of 20th-century thinking.
Actress known for “Laverne & Shirley” before directing films like “A League of Their Own” and “Big,” the first female-directed film to gross over $100 million.
American chef and TV personality who kicks it up a notch with his Cajun- and Creole-influenced cuisine.
Researchers discover seven new species of tree frogs in Madagascar that make strange, high-pitched whistling calls like sound effects from the sci-fi series "Star Trek." The species are named Kirk, Picard, Sisko, Janeway, Archer, Burnham and Pike.
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