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In 1930, two brothers bolted a radio into a car dashboard, and the American road got its own soundtrackIn the revolutionary year of 1930, the Galvin brothers unveiled a groundbreaking invention: the car radio. This pivotal development infused...- In 1888, a pharmacist’s syrup met carbonated water by chance which made Coca-Cola a global drinkCoca-Cola's origin story is more than just chance. Pharmacist John Pemberton created his syrup during an era of medicinal tonics. The drink...
- How Trump has used the presidency to benefit himself and his alliesPresident Trump's administration is reviewing a large fund proposed for supporters. This comes amid scrutiny over various financial dealing...
- In 1844, Horace Wells watched a laughing-gas stunt hide pain in plain sight, and it wasn’t just a party trick: It changed anesthesiaPicture the year 1844: a dentist named Horace Wells observes a surreal scene where a man inhaling nitrous oxide, famed for inducing laughte...
- Memorial Day 2026 moment of silence time: When is National Moment of Remembrance?Memorial Day 2026 holiday's origins can be traced to the American Civil War, which killed more than 600,000 service members, Union and Conf...
- In 1989, a man bought an old frame at a Pennsylvania flea market and unknowingly uncovered a rare Declaration of Independence broadsideA man found a rare Dunlap broadside of the Declaration of Independence at a Pennsylvania flea market. This document, printed in July 1776, ...
- A common US tick bite can make you allergic to meat. Doctors warn of a strange syndromeA lone star tick bite can trigger alpha-gal syndrome, causing severe allergic reactions to red meat and dairy. This immune response develop...
- Word of the Day: ScripturientWord of the day: Rare words endure because they express experiences that ordinary language often struggles to capture. While modern vocabul...
- Why travellers are turning to the zodiac for vacation planningPeople are increasingly using astrocartography to guide major life choices. This practice, which maps planetary influences on locations, he...
- Scotland Showcases the World’s Priciest Printed Book in Stunning Library DisplayGlasgow's Mitchell Library proudly displays John James Audubon's "The Birds of America," a literary and scientific marvel. This exceptional...
- Quote of the Day by Garth Brooks: ‘You aren’t wealthy until you have something money can't buy' - What true wealth looks like when money runs out, explained by the country superstarQuote of the Day: True wealth transcends financial gain, as Garth Brooks' timeless quote emphasizes. Genuine happiness, love, and peace of ...
- AI-boosted hacks with Anthropic's Mythos could have dire consequences for banksThe model, announced April 7, is the company's "most capable yet for coding and agentic tasks," the company said in a blog post, referring ...
- State Department order ends passport services at many libraries, raising access concerns for travelersNonprofit public libraries in the US will stop accepting passport applications from February 13, 2026. This policy change by the US State D...
- Megha Majumdar's 'A Burning', 'Deacon King Kong' by James McBride among Carnegie literary medal nomineesAyad Akhtar's novel 'Homeland Elegies' also joined the fiction longlist.
- Parents raise objections to 'Handmaid's Tale', 'Harry Potter' due to vulgarity, themes of sorceryStories with gay and transgender themes also drew a lot of criticism.
- 'Midnight in Chernobyl' author Adam Higginbotham wins William E. Colby Award, $5K prizeThe award was given for an outstanding book on military or intelligence history.
- Assam Legislative Assembly signs LoU with UNICEF, will work together on issues related to childrenAssam also raised the importance of supporting the implementation of Early Childhood Care and Education Policy in Assam with increased and ...
- Amazon, Microsoft, Yahoo! oppose Google book settlementAmazon, Microsoft and Yahoo! joined with non-profit groups and library associations on Wednesday in opposing the legal settlement which wou...
- Amazon, Microsoft, Yahoo! to oppose Google book projectAmazon, Microsoft and Yahoo! are planning to join a coalition of library associations and non-profit groups in opposing Google's ambitious ...
- Lack of space in US libraries, boost to internetYouTube, online job applications and homework help sites have boosted demand and contributed to lines for Internet access at America's publ...
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