Smith Island Cake Is Maryland’s Official State Dessert
Today in 2008, the state of Maryland formally recognized Smith Island Cake as its official state dessert. It’s yellow cake and chocolate frosting in layers and layers and layers.
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 Guy Who Took The Famous Photos Of A Galloping Horse Also Killed A Guy
Eadweard Muybridge's photos of a galloping horse essentially led to what we know now as motion pictures. But it wouldn’t have taken nearly as long if Muybridge hadn’t been put on trial for murder (!)
Every Year Readlyn, Iowa Elects An Official Town Grump
Today in Readlyn, Iowa, it's the start of Grump Days - because Readlyn proudly bills itself as home to "857 friendly people and one old Grump!"
How Jophery Brown Became One Of Hollywood’s Most Iconic Stuntmen
Today in 1993, the release of the blockbuster movie Jurassic Park. One of the small but key roles in that movie is the work of Jophery Brown, actor and a stuntman who's performed in some of the biggest movies of the last few decades.
Clippy, The AI Paper Clip Chatbot That Really Wanted To Help You Write Letters
AI chatbots are big again, so let's hang out with the OG AI chatbot: Microsoft Word letter writing helper extraordinare, Clippy the paper clip.
When Agatha Christie Wasn’t Writing Mysteries, She Was Surfing
Today's the birthday of Agatha Christie, the novelist and playwright who gave us some of the most popular mysteries of all time. But when she wasn't sending Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot out to crack cases, she was often found surfing.