A County In Texas Officially Greeted People With “Heaven-o” Instead Of “Hello”
Today in 1997, the commissioners of Kleberg County, Texas voted to do away with the word “hello,” and replace it with a more positive alternative.
Hanukkah Will Skip The Year 3031 And Go Straight To 3032
The eight day Festival of Lights takes place toward the end of each year, but due to some unusual circumstances, there won't be a Hanukkah at all in 3031 (!)
At Christmas In Iceland, It’s All About The Books
In Iceland, book lovers take part in Jólabókaflóð , which means "the Christmas flood of books." And they're not exaggerating.
New York City Cabs Used To Have Celebrities Remind Passengers To Buckle Up
Today is apparently National Taxi Day, which means we get to talk about a program in New York City where they got some very famous voices to give safety tips for taxi riders.
The New York Earth Room Is An Apartment Filled With Dirt, For Art’s Sake
Today in 1935, the birthday of Walter De Maria, an artist behind one of the most unusual art installations you’ll ever come across: a loft in New York that he filled with dirt.
Buckminster Fuller Proposed Putting A Big Dome Over Manhattan
Today in 1895, the birthday of Buckminster Fuller, the “engineer, architect and futurist" who once proposed building a see-through dome over part of Manhattan to save energy and money.
Thomas Fitzpatrick Landed Two Planes On The Streets Of New York City
In the 1950s, a guy made a baffling choice: he got drunk, started flying an airplane and landed the plane on the streets of Manhattan. Two years later he did the same thing again.
New York City’s 311 System Has Gotten Some Wild Calls Over The Years
This month in 2003, New York City launched its 311 service, a service that has helped residents with a wide range of non-emergency issues… and a few absolute head-scratchers.
When The New Year’s Ball Drop Is Over, New York City Gets Busy Cleaning Up Times Square
Each year New York City hosts huge crowds hoping to see the famous ball drop. But once the giant party is done and the revelers have headed home, the giant cleanup effort begins.
Nixon And Elvis, The Most Iconic Meeting In 70s History
No meeting has ever been bigger than the one that happened today in 1970, when the King of Rock and Roll met the President of the United States. We'll explain how it happened.