May 10th marks the birthday of Frederick Austerlitz, better known to the world as Fred Astaire, and the greatest popular-music dancer. Born in Omaha, Nebraska, in 1899, Astaire’s journey into show business began too early. […]
On May 9, 1960, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first oral contraceptive for use as birth control. The development of the Pill took a long time. It wasn’t the work […]
On May 8, 2010, 88-year-old Betty White, the Golden Girls star, became the oldest person ever to host Saturday Night Live (SNL). The journey to Betty’s hosting gig actually started on social media. In late […]
On May 7, 1994, Norway’s most famous masterpiece, The Scream by Edvard Munch, was finally recovered. The painting had been missing for nearly three months, following a daring yet embarrassing heist for the museum. The […]
White House Cars Throughout History In 1909, Congress reluctantly appropriated $12,000 to purchase the first two White House motor cars, despite heated protests. Since then, automobiles were clearly the future, quickly transforming America’s landscape, economy, […]
What products are made in America? It’s a common misconception that few if any products are made in America anymore. While manufacturing has certainly been moved to other countries in recent decades, plenty of fun, […]
Inspiring pictures of the world’s greatest cathedrals Cathedrals are more than religious monuments or the seat of a bishop. They are deep repositories of history, art, politics, and culture—many of them with roots that stretch […]
On May 6, 2004, after 10 seasons and 236 episodes, more than 50 million people tuned in to watch “The Last One,” the final series of NBC’s Friends, according to Nielsen Media Research ratings. Launched […]
Meet The Cute & Cuddly Critters of The Smoky Mountains From deer fawns to big black bears, the Great Smoky Mountains are home to some of the most stunning wildlife creatures! Take a peek at […]
In the late 1950s, the United States and the Soviet Union were locked in a Space Race. The Soviets had already taken an early lead by launching the first satellite, Sputnik, in 1957. Just weeks […]