On Sarah’s Wiki Corner, you’ll learn something new every day! You never know what topic she’ll cover, but she’ll tell you something about something that may or may not be true (it is from the pages of Wikipedia, after all!) Tune in every day at 4:10, with afternoon host Mark Shuttleworth!

October 1, 2025 – Jane Goodall

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

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September 29, 2025 – Cup of Joe

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

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September 24, 2025 – National Monuments

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

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September 23, 2025 – Neptune

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

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September 22, 2025 – Autumnal Equinox

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

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September 19, 2025 – Crayola

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

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September 17, 2025 – Boston

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

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September 16, 2025 – Robert Redford

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

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September 15, 2025 – Emmy Awards

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

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September 12, 2025 – Ketchup

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

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September 11, 2025 – America’s Most Wanted

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

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September 9, 2025 – Birthday Cake

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

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September 8, 2025 – Trekkies

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

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September 5, 2025 – Platypus

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

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September 4, 2025 – The Love Boat

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.

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September 3, 2025 – Skyscrapers

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

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September 2, 2025 – September

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

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August 28, 2025 – HBO

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

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