Maps
Quiz: How many states can you name in 60 seconds?
Give it a shot, then come back again and try to beat your best score.
September 12, 2019
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How Mr. Rogers made Friday the 13th less scary
He wasn’t afraid of Friday the 13th, and he didn’t want children to grow up fearing it either.
September 12, 2019
Retronaut
Auditioning Marilyn Monroe
This set of pictures is not a staged photoshoot. Marilyn really is one of the actresses looking for a part.
September 11, 2019
Strangers on a train, silenced by the quiet car
Why would anyone choose to ride in silence when there are so many stories to exchange?
September 11, 2019
Maps
Leaf peeping 101: The best places to watch the season change
We’ve identified some of the best places to take in the magnificent fall foliage this year.
September 10, 2019
Retronaut
Bill Gates, coder extraordinaire
When these shots were taken, Gates was still actively writing Microsoft code, a practice that continued until 1989.
September 9, 2019
Trivia
10 unexpected things you can get at the library
Come for the books, stay for the classes. While you’re at it, maybe you can rent a necktie or borrow some camping gear.
September 9, 2019
Trivia
The psychology behind why clowns creep us out
How did a mainstay of children’s birthday parties become an embodiment of pure evil?
September 8, 2019
How Mr. Rogers saved the VCR
Our favorite neighbor went to Washington to testify in favor of taping before the Supreme Court
September 7, 2019
From ash to zinc, here are the top exports from every state
From ash to zinc, here is what the U.S. exports, state by state
September 6, 2019
History
September 1979: 12 things that happened 40 years ago this month
How many of these do you remember?
September 6, 2019
When does a gathering become a party? For social boomers, eight is enough
When you reach a certain age, that fifth couple no one really likes just isn’t worth inviting anymore.
September 6, 2019
Trivia
The most popular NFL team in each county
Are you ready for some football geography?
September 6, 2019
Retronaut
The reign of the Midi-skirt
While the fashion industry got behind the Midi, the public did not.
September 5, 2019
Whatever became of these 12 famous brand mascots?
They used to be the faces of their organizations. Where are they now?
September 4, 2019
Trivia
The most popular Major League Baseball team in every county
See which teams have the most fans across the country.
September 4, 2019
Retronaut
The rise and fall of the DeLorean
With a stainless steel body, gull-wings, and the ability to travel through time, the DeLorean is one of the most celebrated cars in history.
September 4, 2019
Retronaut
The Ghost Armies of World War I & II
The Ghost Army deployed fake tanks, jeeps, guns and aircraft — even dummy airfields.
September 3, 2019