It’s another Fun Fact Friday! Today’s fun fact: Ketchup was once sold as medicine! That’s right—the beloved condiment on your fries and burgers has a surprising history that spans continents, cultures, and even pharmacies. From Fish Sauce to

In February 1988, television history was made when America’s Most Wanted premiered on Fox. What started as a bold idea, inspired by the British series Crimewatch, soon became one of America’s most impactful crime-fighting tools. The concept

If you know more than a few people with September birthdays, you’re not imagining things—September 9 is the most common birthday in the United States. With so many birthday candles being blown out today, it’s the perfect

September 8th marks Star Trek Day, a celebration of one of the most influential franchises in pop culture history. While the series only ran for three seasons from 1966 to 1969, its legacy was secured by the

We’re starting a new feature today I’m calling Fun Fact Friday! When you think of animals with painful stings, creatures like scorpions, bees, or jellyfish usually come to mind. But one of the most surprising—and painful—stings in

Happy Throwback Thursday! Today our throwback year is 1977, the year The Love Boat premiered on ABC! On September 24, 1977, ABC set sail on a television journey that would last nearly a decade: The Love Boat.

Today is Skyscraper Day, a celebration of innovation, engineering, and the bold visionaries who changed the shape of modern cities. The date honors the birthday of Louis H. Sullivan, often called the “father of skyscrapers.” What Counts

September is more than just the ninth month of the year—it’s a month filled with history, natural beauty, and fascinating quirks. The name September comes from the Latin word septem, meaning “seven.” That’s because in the oldest

Happy Throwback Thursday! Today, our throwback year is 1972, the year HBO launched! When HBO flipped the switch in 1972, no one could have guessed just how much it would change television. Launched on November 8 of

Cracker Barrel has been a road trip staple for more than 50 years, but its story begins with one man’s problem—and a very creative solution. In 1969, Dan Evins was working as a wholesaler for Shell when

Dogs bring so much joy to our lives, but sometimes their quirky habits leave us scratching our heads. Why do they bury toys? Why do they roll in the grass—or even worse, in something stinky? In honor

On this day in 1939, audiences were first transported “somewhere over the rainbow” with the release of The Wizard of Oz. While it’s now considered one of the most beloved films in history, the road to Oz

In the summer of 1976, America’s television landscape got a whole lot weirder — and a whole lot funnier. On June 14, The Gong Show hit NBC’s daytime lineup, and nothing quite like it had ever been

Every year on August 13th, the world celebrates International Lefthanders Day, a day to recognize and appreciate the roughly 10% of people who navigate life with their left hand. But what makes left-handers so unique, and why

Two centuries ago, an audacious idea reshaped America’s economy, geography, and destiny. In 1825, the Erie Canal opened—a 363-mile waterway connecting the Hudson River to Lake Erie and, in turn, the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean.

The world bids farewell to Captain Jim Lovell, the legendary astronaut, naval aviator, test pilot, and mechanical engineer who embodied the courage and ingenuity of the space age. Lovell, best known for his steady leadership during the

As we wrap up our week-long look at the surprising and strange stories behind band names, we finish with a Southern rock staple, The Marshall Tucker Band. Contrary to what the name might suggest, there is no

When Jethro Tull first took to the London club scene in 1967, they were just another band trying to stand out in a crowded musical landscape. And like many unknown acts of the time, they had a

By 1969, Creedence Clearwater Revival was a household name—thanks to their swampy riffs, gritty vocals, and rapid-fire release of hit after hit. But long before Proud Mary rolled down the river and Fortunate Son blasted from radios

On Day 2 of our Band Name Origins week, we turn our attention to one of the most unassuming yet iconic names in rock history: The Band. Their story starts not in the American South, where their

Welcome to Band Name Origins Week, where we’re digging into the weird, wonderful, and often surprising stories behind some of the most iconic names in music. First up: the unmistakable, unshakable kings of Texas boogie rock—ZZ Top.