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.

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Goodyear Blimp! Goodyear’s journey into the skies began in 1910, when the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company launched its Aeronautics Department. Initially focused on developing rubberized fabrics and coatings

Happy Throwback Thursday! Let’s take it back to 1975 – when one of the biggest jewelry fads in pop culture history first went on sale : the mood ring. The origins of the mood ring are as

Happy birthday, Baltimore! The city was officially founded on this day in 1729! In the early 1600s, the land around present-day Baltimore was sparsely populated, if at all, by Native American communities. By 1706, settlers in the

Today is International Tiger Day, a global celebration of one of the planet’s most iconic and endangered species. Tigers are the largest members of the cat family, outpacing lions and jaguars in both size and strength. The

Over the weekend, the United States Postal Service officially turned 250 years old. Founded on July 26, 1775, by the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia, the USPS began its historic journey under the leadership of none other

The music world is mourning the loss of Chuck Mangione, the Grammy-winning flugelhorn player, trumpeter, composer, and proud Rochester native whose sound defined an era and whose generosity shaped generations of musicians. His parents, jazz enthusiasts who

The world is mourning the loss of a true legend—Terry Gene Bollea, better known by his larger-than-life ring name, Hulk Hogan. A name synonymous with professional wrestling, Hogan was more than just a sports entertainer—he was a

On this day in 1904, the humble ice cream cone may have been born—or at least gained its popularity—at the St. Louis World’s Fair, officially known as the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. One of the most well-known names

The world of rock and heavy metal has lost one of its most iconic and enduring voices. Ozzy Osbourne, the trailblazing frontman of Black Sabbath and legendary solo artist, has passed away. Known as the “Prince of

On this day in 1969, history was made when astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first human to walk on the surface of the Moon. His now-legendary words, “That’s one small step for [a] man, one giant leap

Connie Francis, born Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero on December 12, 1937, was more than a pop singer—she was a cultural phenomenon. With a voice that defined an era and a career that spanned decades, she became one

Happy Throwback Thursday! This week, our throwback year is 1980, the year Hawaii Five-O went off the air after 12 seasons. It wasn’t just the longest-running police drama of its time; it was the last scripted primetime