The Great Patent Office Fire of 1836 On the morning of December 15, 1836, the history of American innovation changed forever—or rather, it vanished. In a matter of hours, a catastrophic fire in Washington, D.C., […]
Long before Felix Wankel became synonymous with rotary engines, an inventive Hungarian-American engineer named Stephen M. Balzer secured one of the earliest patents for a rotary-powered automobile on December 15, 1896. Balzer’s idea grew out […]
This Italian tomb might just be a fountain of youth The remains of Christian saints are strewn all around the world, serving as important spiritual sites for believers. In Bari, Italy, however, lies the tomb […]
There’s something truly special about Europe during the holiday season — fairy lights twinkling across cobblestone streets, the smell of mulled wine in the air, and the soft hum of Christmas carols echoing from centuries-old […]
The Built-In Pause Button: How Holidays Naturally Encouraged a Slower Pace Close your eyes and picture a scene from the past: the muffled quiet of a fresh snowfall, the soft glow of candlelight illuminating a […]
This article was reviewed by Sara Harcharik Perkins, MD. Postpartum Hair Loss: Causes, Expectations, and Treatment Options Postpartum hair loss is one of the many surprises new moms don’t see coming. Between sleepless nights, diaper […]
This article was reviewed by Darragh O’Carroll, MD. PSA and Testosterone: Are They Linked? Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a term you’ll probably become familiar with once you start getting screened regularly for prostate cancer (usually […]
On December 14, 1947, a group of promoters, drivers, and mechanics gathered at the Streamline Hotel in Daytona Beach, Florida, for what would become one of the most consequential meetings in motorsport history. Presided over […]
Take a closer look at this rare mutation that might make swimming impossible In our earliest science lessons, we learned that anything denser than water sinks. The denser something is, the more easily it sinks. […]
How Often Should I Take My Cat to the Vet? Reviewed by Dr. Sarah J. Wooten, DVM, CVJ Key Points Every cat, regardless of their age, should get a checkup at least once a year. […]