Happy Throwback Thursday! Today we’re featuring the year 1983 – the year Bob Ross’ The Joy of Painting started airing on PBS! In January 1983, television audiences were introduced to one of the most soothing and beloved

Happy National Fossil Day! Every October, National Fossil Day invites us to step back—way back—into Earth’s deep past to celebrate the remnants of life that came long before us. Fossils are more than just ancient bones; they’re

On October 14, 1892, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle was published, marking a turning point in literary history. The book collected twelve of Doyle’s earlier short stories featuring the brilliant detective and his

Hollywood lost a true legend this weekend – Diane Keaton died on October 11 at the age of 79. Born Diane Hall on January 5, 1946, in Los Angeles, her path to stardom was shaped early by

Eighty years ago today, on October 8, 1945, the Raytheon Manufacturing Company filed a patent for an invention that would forever change the way we cook: the microwave oven. The story begins with Percy Spencer, an electrical

Happy National Taco Day! Today we celebrate one of the world’s most beloved foods—the taco! But before you unwrap your favorite taco, let’s take a little journey through its surprisingly rich (and explosive!) history. 🌽 Ancient Roots

In August of 1883, the world experienced the loudest sound ever recorded — the catastrophic eruption of Krakatoa, a volcanic island in Indonesia. Indonesia is home to more than 130 active volcanoes, the most of any country

It’s another Fun Fact Friday! Have you ever walked into a shopping mall planning to grab “just one thing” … only to walk out an hour later with bags you never meant to buy? That’s not an

“Hey you guys!” This week’s Throwback Thursday takes us back to June 7, 1985, when The Goonies hit theaters and quickly became one of the most beloved adventure films of the decade. Directed by Richard Donner and

The world has lost one of its most remarkable voices for animals and the environment. Dame Jane Morris Goodall, the pioneering primatologist, anthropologist, and conservationist, has passed away at the age of 91 while on a speaking

Few films can boast the kind of legacy held by The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Still in limited release in 2025—half a century after its debut—it holds the title of the longest-running theatrical release in film history.

Happy National Coffee Day! For many of us, the day doesn’t officially begin until we’ve had that first sip of coffee. In the U.S., we often call it a “cup of Joe”—but where did that nickname come

On July 29, 1981, the world tuned in for what was hailed as the “wedding of the century.” A staggering 750 million viewers across the globe watched as Charles, Prince of Wales, married Lady Diana Spencer at

On this day in 1906, President Theodore Roosevelt made history by designating Devils Tower in Wyoming as the very first national monument. Rising 1,267 feet above the plains of northeastern Wyoming, this striking butte has long captivated

On this day in 1846, astronomers officially discovered Neptune—the eighth and farthest known planet in our Solar System. Unlike the other planets, Neptune wasn’t first spotted with the naked eye or through regular telescopic observations. Instead, it

Today marks the autumnal equinox, the official first day of fall! While we often think of it as a full-day event, the equinox is actually just a single moment in time. This year, it happened at 2:19

When you open a fresh box of crayons, that familiar waxy smell and burst of color probably takes you right back to childhood. But did you know the name Crayola actually means “oily chalk”? Crayola started out

Happy Throwback Thursday! Our throwback year this week is 1974. That year, television audiences were introduced to a show that would become one of the most beloved family dramas of all time: Little House on the Prairie.

On this day in 1630, English Puritan settlers founded Boston, naming it after the market town of Boston in Lincolnshire, England. Nearly four centuries later, the city has grown into not only the capital and most populous

The world lost one of its greatest cinematic legends with the passing of Robert Redford, who died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Sundance, Utah, at the age of 89. Actor, director, producer, activist, and

Last night, television’s brightest stars gathered for the Emmy Awards—a tradition that celebrates the artistry and technical brilliance of the TV industry. While the Primetime Emmy Awards and the Daytime Emmy Awards tend to dominate headlines, the