Leonard Nimoy Once Drove The Bangles Around In A Music Video
Today in 1984, the release of The Bangles' debut album, All Over The Place. For one of the videos to promote that album, these 80s icons got a little help from an icon from the 60s.
When Mailman Floyd Martin Retired, The People On His Route Gave Him A Big Sendoff
Today in 2019, a community in suburban Atlanta wanted to show its appreciation for mailman Floyd Martin, who had been a daily part of their lives for more than three decades.
Betty Crocker May Not Be A Real Person, But She’s Been A Real Help To Bakers For Years
We're a few days out from World Baking Day, so here's the story of a woman who’s helped people find their way around the kitchen for more than a century… even though she isn’t a real person.
Calvin Coolidge’s Family Kept Their Pet “William Johnson Hippopotamus” At The National Zoo
This month in 1927, Americans were fawning over an animal headed to the National Zoo in Washington: a presidential hippo named Billy.
Williamina Fleming, The Onetime Maid Who Became A Legendary Astronomer
Today in 1857, the birthday of Williamina Fleming, a big name in the world of astronomy but one who had a pretty low-profile start.
The Real-Life Kid Who Inspired Ezra Jack Keats’ “The Snowy Day”
Today in 1940, Life Magazine published a series of photos of a little boy in Liberty County, Georgia - photos that, two decades later, would inspire one of the most famous picture books ever published.
The Strange Story Of Ireland’s Worst Driver Ever
It's United Nations Global Road Safety Week, so here's the story of a driver in Ireland who seemed to be breaking every traffic law on the books... until the authorities figured out there was something more to their story.
Ella Fitzgerald And Marilyn Monroe Were Kind Of Besties For A While
Today in 1917, the birthday of Ella Fitzgerald, a towering figure in jazz, a legendary voice, a star among stars… especially when she became pals with movie icon Marilyn Monroe.
When Key West Left The US To Become The Conch Republic
Today in 1982, Key West, Florida, decided it was time to do its own thing, declaring independence from the United States and forming its own country.
Planet Earth Got Its Name From The Earth Beneath Us
Happy Earth Day. Our planet is the only one in our solar system not named for a Greek or Roman god. At the risk of sounding flip, the name Earth comes from… earth.