Jimmy Doolittle Proved Pilots Can Fly Completely By Instruments
Today in 1929, Lieutenant James H. Doolittle did what no other pilot had done before: take off, fly and land only using instruments and radio.
The “Space Capsule” On The Roadside Near Winganon, Oklahoma
Around this time in 2011, two people in Oklahoma gave themselves and their part of the state a very off-the-beaten-path anniversary gift: the Winganon Space Capsule.
Why Did The Fonz Jump The Shark In The First Place?
The phrase “jump the shark” is now a shorthand we use for the moment a show or a story turns absolutely ridiculous and keeps heading downhill. But why the heck did it happen at all?
Dean Jones Put On A Cricket Clinic While He Was Sick And Extremely Dehydrated
Today in 1986, Australian cricketer Dean Jones stepped up during a really important match, literally leaving it all on the field as he played through high heat and humidity, dehydration, exhaustion and illness.
Jim Delligatti, The Father Of The Big Mac
For National Cheeseburger Day, here’s the story of the guy who brought us one of the world’s most massive and massively popular burgers.
Sometimes Just A Five Second Break Is All It Takes To Get Along Better With A Spouse
New research finds that couples can keep a conflict from escalating by taking a short break - and I mean, really short - during an argument.
In Post-War Yugoslavia, Mariachi Music Was A Huge Hit
For Mexican Independence Day, the story of how Mexican music and movies found fans in a place you might not expect: post-war Yugoslavia.
Mister Rogers Made Friday The 13th A Fun Day In The Neighborhood Of Make-Believe
To address any fears his young viewers might have about this supposedly unlucky day, Mister Rogers decided to make it really fun, especially for the King of the Neighborhood of Make-Believe.
Even The Harlem Globetrotters Haven’t Won Every Game They’ve Played
Today in 1995, the Harlem Globetrotters lost! It hasn't happened often, but we'll tell you about two times the storied team didn't come out on top.
When Planes Were Grounded On 9-11, People Came Together To Get A Donor Liver To A Baby For A Life-Saving Transplant
Today in 2001, while the world watched a tragedy unfold, there was an amazing story happening far from those sites: an effort to help a six month old baby get a transplant that would save her life.