For a period in the 19th century, walking competitions that lasted for days was a big money spectator sport.
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Whitewall Tires were not originally…
Whitewall Tires were not originally an aesthetic choice, but a result of the chemicals used to treat the natural rubber. Natural rubber tires were all-white until carbon black was added to the treads to improve tread wear, resulting in the classic black tread and whitewall look.
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In 2016, a man left his glasses…
In 2016, a man left his glasses at an art museum. Shortly after, observers gathered and began taking photos thinking it was art.
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In 1913, 15 young men from Japan…
In 1913, 15 young men from Japan set sail on a fishing boat across the Pacific hoping to settle in America. After a 2 month journey they landed in Northern California and were fed and helped by a Native American tribe. A few days later they were caught by immigration officers and deported.
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Owing to a surge in production…
Owing to a surge in production at the end of the 19th century, oysters became cheaper than meat, poultry, and fish, making them a popular dish on working class tables in the United States and Europe. This period of mass production is known as the Golden Age of Oysters. New York is right next to […]
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Russian fishermen learned to farm…
Russian fishermen learned to farm caviar as early as the 12th century and for centuries it was considered nothing more than cheap peasant food, served with porridge and eaten by the bowlful.
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Russian fishermen learned to farm…
Russian fishermen learned to farm caviar as early as the 12th century and for centuries it was considered nothing more than cheap peasant food, served with porridge and eaten by the bowlful.
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There was a study to determine contamination…
There was a study to determine contamination levels for computer keyboards in the average office setting. One keyboard had to be removed after testing because it was found to be five times dirtier than a toilet seat, home to 150 times the acceptable limit of bacteria, and was a health risk to its user.
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There was a study to determine contamination…
There was a study to determine contamination levels for computer keyboards in the average office setting. One keyboard had to be removed after testing because it was found to be five times dirtier than a toilet seat, home to 150 times the acceptable limit of bacteria, and was a health risk to its user.
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Founding Father loved ice…
Founding Father loved ice cream. Thomas Jefferson crafted an 18-step recipe for vanilla ice cream that is housed in the Library of Congress. George Washington was said to have spent $200 on ice cream in the summer of 1790.
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