Ranked #1
Big Ben: The Story Behind the Bell
Big Ben: The Story Behind the Bell
On this date in 1858, the bell known as Big Ben was cast in London. Here are some things you may not have known about Bi... Read more
10 Apr 2017
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5mins
Ranked #2
Sumo Wrestling
Sumo Wrestling
On this date in 1993, the American-born sumo wrestler Akebono became the first foreigner promoted to the highest rank of... Read more
27 Jan 2017
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5mins
Ranked #3
Trivia Minute Update: May 4, 2017
Trivia Minute Update: May 4, 2017
We’ll start off with a question: What was the only crime gangster Al Capone was ever convicted of? We’ll have the answer... Read more
4 May 2017
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2mins
Ranked #4
Australia Day
Australia Day
Today is Australia Day. Here are some things you may not have known about Australia’s national holiday. Australia Day ma... Read more
26 Jan 2017
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4mins
Ranked #5
Bill of Rights: Part One
Bill of Rights: Part One
This is part one of a a two-part episode. On this date in 1791, the United States Bill of Rights became law when the s... Read more
15 Dec 2016
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5mins
Ranked #6
The Last Man on the Moon -- So Far
The Last Man on the Moon -- So Far
On this date in 1972, Eugene Cernan became the last man to walk on the moon. Here are some things you may not have kno... Read more
14 Dec 2016
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4mins
Ranked #7
Francis Drake: An Around the World Pirate Voyage
Francis Drake: An Around the World Pirate Voyage
On this date in 1577, Francis Drake set off from Plymouth, England, on his around-the-world voyage. Here are some thin... Read more
13 Dec 2016
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5mins
Ranked #8
Monarch Nicknames: From Fat to Terrible
Monarch Nicknames: From Fat to Terrible
On this date in year 884, Charles the Fat became emperor of the Frankish Empire. Here are a few historical monarchs wi... Read more
12 Dec 2016
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4mins
Ranked #9
MASH Units: Separating Fact From Television
MASH Units: Separating Fact From Television
On this date in 2006, the last American mobile army surgical hospital was deactivated. Here are some things you may not ... Read more
16 Feb 2017
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4mins
Ranked #10
Most-Watched TV Programs
Most-Watched TV Programs
On this date in 1983, the series finale of the television show “MASH” aired in the United States. Here are some things y... Read more
28 Feb 2017
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4mins
Ranked #11
Volkswagen Beetle: Our 500th Episode!
Volkswagen Beetle: Our 500th Episode!
On this date in 1978, the last original Volkswagen Beetle made in Germany rolled off the production line in Emden. Here ... Read more
19 Jan 2017
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4mins
Ranked #12
1977: Tenerife Airport Disaster
1977: Tenerife Airport Disaster
On this date in 1977, 583 people died in the deadliest accident in aviation history. Here are some things you may not ha... Read more
27 Mar 2017
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6mins
Ranked #13
Trivia Minute Update: May 2, 2017
Trivia Minute Update: May 2, 2017
We’ll start off with a question: The maiden flight of the De Havilland Comet, the first jet airliner, traveled between w... Read more
2 May 2017
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2mins
Ranked #14
1820: Maine, America's Vacationland
1820: Maine, America's Vacationland
On this date in 1820, Maine was admitted to the Union. Here are some things you may not have known about the 23rd state.... Read more
15 Mar 2017
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4mins
Ranked #15
Oxford English Dictionary
Oxford English Dictionary
Today is the 133rd anniversary of the publication of the first volume of the Oxford English Dictionary. Here are some th... Read more
1 Feb 2017
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5mins
Ranked #16
ENIAC: One Of The First Computers
ENIAC: One Of The First Computers
Two programmers work on the ENIAC. (U.S. Army Photo via Columbia University) On this date in 1946, ENIAC, one of the fir... Read more
15 Feb 2017
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4mins
Ranked #17
Louisville Sewer Explosions
Louisville Sewer Explosions
On this date in 1981, more than two miles of streets in Louisville, Kentucky, were destroyed by a sewer explosion. Here ... Read more
13 Feb 2017
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3mins
Ranked #18
1806: America's First Highway
1806: America's First Highway
On this date in in 1806, the first major improved highway in the United States was authorized. Here are some things you ... Read more
29 Mar 2017
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4mins
Ranked #19
Betty White: America's Favorite Nonagenarian
Betty White: America's Favorite Nonagenarian
Today is the 95th birthday of television personality Betty White. Here are some things you may not have known about her.... Read more
17 Jan 2017
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5mins
Ranked #20
1926: Book of the Month Club Starts Delivering
1926: Book of the Month Club Starts Delivering
On this date in 1926, the first Book of the Month Club selection was published. Here are some things you might not have ... Read more
10 Mar 2017
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4mins