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Campbell’s Soup Grew To Love Andy Warhol’s Soup Can Paintings, Just Maybe Not Right Away

Andy Warhol made a mark with his paintings of Campbell's Soup cans, though the company wasn’t immediately thrilled with his work.

You Can Only Drive To Michigan’s “Lost Peninsula” Through Ohio

This week in 1837, Michigan became the 26th state in the Union. Michigan is famous for having an upper peninsula and a lower peninsula, but it also has a Lost Peninsula.

The Dogs That Made The Serum Run To Nome, Alaska Were Very, Very Good Dogs

Today in 1925, a telegram sets off one of the most remarkable crossings of its time: the famous Serum Run to Nome, Alaska.

Legend Says Instead of Fighting A War, Two Armies In Switzerland Sat Down For Some Soup

Legend has it that today in 1529, two armies in Switzerland decided that instead of having a war, they would have some soup.

If It’s Thursday, It’s Time For Pea Soup And Pancakes In Sweden

This past Monday was National Day in Sweden, but it's Thursday that the real fun gets underway, because that’s when people eat pea soup and pancakes. Together.

The Day The Sun Left New England

This day in 1780 was a very strange day for New England. The sun decided to leave the sky around 10 in the morning, leaving everything pitch black and scaring the heck out of the locals.