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When the U.S. Drew Up Plans to Conquer Canada

June 3, 2026 0

Canada and the United States share the longest non‑militarized border on Earth, stretching more than 5,500 miles from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Today the two countries are known for [Continue reading…]

Centralia
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Centralia: America’s Burning Ghost Town

May 20, 2026 0

There is a small town in Pennsylvania called Ashland where Route 61’s northbound traffic is briefly diverted onto a short detour. At first glance, nothing about it seems unusual. Drivers [Continue reading…]

Salton Sea
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The Sad History of the Salton Sea

May 19, 2026 0

An accident created a lake. That lake fed millions of acres of farmland, became a booming tourist destination, and then collapsed into a ghost town, all within the span of [Continue reading…]

Quicksand
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The Physics of Quicksand

May 18, 2026 0

The next time you find yourself wandering through a wet, sandy, unfamiliar place, it might be wise to keep an eye out for that exotic menace known as quicksand. If [Continue reading…]

Bermuda Triangle
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The Beginnings of the Bermuda Triangle Conspiracies

May 1, 2026 0

On December 5, 1945, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time, a fragment of a radio transmission crackled through from a training flight of five TBM Avenger torpedo bombers that had taken [Continue reading…]

Chrysler Jet Engine Car
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When Chrysler Made a Jet Engine Car

April 3, 2026 0

In the early 1960s, the American auto industry was full of confidence. Detroit was building cars that were bigger, faster, and flashier every year. Yet beneath all the chrome and [Continue reading…]

Hot Dr Pepper
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Hot Dr. Pepper: The Forgotten Christmas Tradition

December 8, 2025 0

When the chilly days of the 1960s rolled in, the Dr Pepper Company faced a challenge. Soda sales tended to dip in winter, as people reached for warm drinks instead [Continue reading…]

Franken Berry Cereal
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When Franken Berry Cereal Caused a Pink Poop Panic in the 1970s

October 16, 2025 0

In March 1971, General Mills launched a new line of monster-themed cereals to capitalize on the success of Lucky Charms. The first two entries were Count Chocula, a chocolate-flavored vampire, [Continue reading…]

Ouija
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The Strange History of the Ouija Board

October 10, 2025 0

So there is no silver‑haired psychic in town, and sneaking another call to the astrology hotline will only get you in trouble when the phone bill arrives. When life feels [Continue reading…]

Interesting Stories

  • When the U.S. Drew Up Plans to Conquer Canada
    June 3, 2026 0
  • Great Toledo War
    The Great Toledo War: When Michigan and Ohio Almost Fought Over a Swamp
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  • Waterworld
    Waterworld: The ’90s Post-Apocalyptic Epic That Nearly Sank At the Box Office
    May 23, 2026 0
  • Centralia
    Centralia: America’s Burning Ghost Town
    May 20, 2026 0

Big Questions

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    Whatever Happened to Marc Summers?
    July 10, 2026 0
  • Fourth of July
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  • Porridge
    What is Porridge?
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Interesting Knowledge

  • Two Dollar Bill
    The Curious Life of the Two Dollar Bill
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  • Why the Poppy is a Symbol of Memorial Day
    May 25, 2026 0
  • Quicksand
    The Physics of Quicksand
    May 18, 2026 0
  • Truth Serum
    The Truth About Truth Serum
    May 17, 2026 0

Interesting Facts

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    Interesting Facts About Route 66
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  • Chess
    Interesting Facts About Chess
    May 21, 2026 0
  • Mr. Wizard
    Interesting Facts About Mr. Wizard
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  • Nick at Nite
    Interesting Facts About Nick at Nite
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