History

Coca-Cola’s 1971 Hilltop Commercial Was Inspired By A Delayed Flight

Commercials first and foremost want to sell their products. They utilize all sorts of persuasive techniques to do so: compile…

4 years ago

Learn More About Coney Island’s Most Unusual Attraction

The famed Coney Island unveiled one of its most unusual rides in 1905. The ride was called Hell Gate and…

4 years ago

Do You Remember When Every Call Cost 10 Cents On A Payphone? How Times Have Changed

Attention, citizens: be sure to carry around at least 10 cents in case you need to make a call. That…

4 years ago

Here’s How ABBA’s “Dancing Queen” Is Still A Hit 45 Years After First Recording

Nothing sums up the Europop genre better than ABBA's "Dancing Queen." In a way, this genre and song in particular…

4 years ago

Learn The History Of “Taps,” Every Soldier’s Funeral Song, Narrated By John Wayne

John Wayne is something of an American icon. And, based on his proud displays of patriotism, that's just how he…

4 years ago

Female U.S. Army Soldier Becomes First Woman To Become A Green Beret

The first woman in history has just become a Green Beret! The female U.S. Army soldier made history this past…

4 years ago

Rhode Island Prepares For Name Change Due To Slavery Connection

Officials in Rhode Island began the process to change the state's name. The decision comes after national - and international…

5 years ago

These 10 Vacation Locations Will Cause Major Nostalgia

As more places open up from the pandemic, people find themselves breaking out their maps and to-do lists. Everyone wants…

5 years ago

The Remarkable Life Of Lucille Ball: Advocate, Rebel, Mother, Hero

Lucille Désirée Ball had Americans rolling in their seats with laughter everywhere she went. Most people saw her as the…

5 years ago

Spotlight Focuses On Award-Winning Hattie McDaniel After ‘GWTW’ Gets Pulled

This week, HBO Max announced plans to remove the movie Gone With the Wind from its streaming service. Currently, this…

5 years ago

Before 1964, Seat Belts Were Just An Unnecessary Bonus Feature

Vehicle safety has come a long way. That's because cars, in general, came a long way since their first development.…

5 years ago

This Is Why Outhouses Have A Crescent Moon On The Door

Have you ever wondered why most outhouses have a crescent moon on the door? You may have not even really…

5 years ago