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Today in 1884 was probably the birthdate of a pioneer in aerial photography, Edith Keating.
In New Orleans, king cake is a Mardi Gras tradition, though it's one that started with an earlier holiday.
“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.
It’s anything but boring in Boring, and today we have the story to prove it.
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."
Today in 1932, the birthday of Johnny Cash, one of the few music stars who ever got in a fight with an ostrich.
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.
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.
This week we’re replaying some of our favorite episodes about the stuff painters use.
Today in 1964, Elvis Presley donated a historic ship to help a Memphis hospital raise money. That ship had once been a favorite hangout for President Franklin Roosevelt.
