There’s An Official Spanish-Language Version Of “The Star-Spangled Banner”
“The Star-Spangled Banner” became the national anthem of the United States more than a century after it was written. Another fun fact about the anthem: there's an official Spanish-language version.
The Most Interesting Story Out Of Boring, Oregon Involves A Boxing Champion And A “Town Pest”
It’s anything but boring in Boring, and today we have the story to prove it.
The Philadelphia Phillies Were Also Sort Of The “Blue Jays” For A While
Today in 1944, the end of a contest in which baseball’s Philadelphia Phillies decided to take on a nickname, briefly becoming known as "blue jays."
The Fight Of The 80s Was Johnny Cash Vs. Waldo The Ostrich
Today in 1932, the birthday of Johnny Cash, one of the few music stars who ever got in a fight with an ostrich.
The Squeaky History of the Rubber Duck
Today in 1970, Ernie from Sesame Street first sang his signature song, “Rubber Duckie.” So it's a great time to talk about how so many people became awfully fond of rubber ducks.
The Keys To Rescuing One Dolphin? An NBA Player’s Long Arms
Today in 1978, pro basketball player Clifford Ray got to lend his extra long to help a dolphin named Mr. Spock caught in an odd situation.