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In June 1947, Kenneth Arnold saw something strange in the sky. What he saw sparked a national UFO craze—but it was far from the first time people have reported seeing inexplicable lights in the sky.
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On the night Diana's husband's infidelity was to be revealed to the world, she chose to wear a very specific black dress. For many people, it represented Diana's decision to reclaim her narrative and life.
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Jobs in healthcare top the rankings list.
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Why are so many pencils painted yellow? The answer traces back to a prizewinning pencil, luxury branding, and graphite imported from China.
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Why do we mow lawns? The tradition dates back centuries, when neatly trimmed grass was a luxury reserved for Europe's wealthiest landowners.
Jane Alexander|
From former search engines to the not-so-easy way to get online, younger generations have no idea what we once dealt with.
Jane Alexander|
From dog teeth and snail shells to tea bricks and salt bars, these strange currencies show just how creative humans have been when it comes to money.
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