A Forgotten George Gershwin Musical Just Made Its American Debut
The last time anybody saw a fully-orchestrated production of Gershwin's "Primrose," it was 1925.
2023-09-10 22:56
A Brief History of Foosball
Foosball image via ShutterstockOutside the U.S., the sport where two teams try to kick a ball into the other side's goal without using their hands is known as “football.” However, when it comes to the tabletop version of the game, it seems impossible t
2023-09-10 22:52
King Kong Was Inspired By a Real-Life Komodo Dragon-Hunting Expedition
An expedition to hunt Komodo dragons and bring them to New York City in 1927 bore many similarities to the movie 'King Kong' that premiered six years later.
2023-09-10 22:16
19 Videos That Make Learning Fun
Labor Day generally marks the end of summer and the start of a new school year. These fun educational videos for all ages should ease the sting of returning to school and help make studying more enjoyable.History"Bad Romance: Women's Suffrage" by Soomo
2023-09-10 22:16
On This Day in 1958, NASA Was Created
Eisenhower signed the legislation largely in response to the USSR's various Sputnik satellites.
2023-09-10 20:18
50 Facts About the Apollo 11 Moon Landing
On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the Moon—and Buzz Aldrin became the first one to pee on it.
2023-09-10 19:46
How to Craft the Perfect Gag, According to Buster Keaton
It's all about perspective.
2023-09-10 19:24
10 Kind of Blue Facts About Miles Davis
Celebrating the legendary musician, who said he "changed music five or six times," was born on May 26, 1926.
2023-09-10 19:17
Century-Old Graffiti Written by Hotel Waiters Discovered on the Walls of Florida Museum
Complaining about lousy tippers is a timeless tradition.
2023-09-10 19:16
Morocco earthquake: Sheffield man tells of moment it hit
Adam Smith and his girlfriend are on holiday in Marrakesh.
2023-09-10 18:16
Morocco earthquake: British tourists describe 'terrifying' moment quake hit
Holidaymakers in Marrakesh detail the moment the devastating earthquake hit and their rush to safety.
2023-09-10 09:58
Morocco earthquake: Mountain villages plunged into grief
Locals in Moulay Brahim tell Nick Beake things are "desperate", with a severe shortage of rescuers.
2023-09-10 09:49