The University of Toronto research team that discovered insulin.
Diabetes is a deadly disease if untreated, as first noted by the Ancient Egyptians around 1500 B.C.E. Still, until the 1920s, there was no useful […]
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When the Mona Lisa was stolen: the 1911 art theft that made the painting world famous
Even if you’re not an art lover, you’ve seen reproductions of the Mona Lisa, Leonardo da Vinci’s famous 16th-century portrait that has been hailed as […]
When an episode of The Simpsons nearly changed what Australia called a currency
The 1995 Simpsons episode “Bart vs. Australia” almost started an international incident, but more importantly, he was almost responsible for renaming the Australian dollar the “dollarydoo”. Why would a […]
Abraham Lincoln Jokes: The 16th President’s Forgotten Sense of Humor
Abraham Lincoln is one of the most revered and respected presidents in US history. While the 16th president of the United States is best remembered for […]
This 1950s pink car made especially for women comes with a lipstick holder and pink umbrella.
After World War II, women became a vital part of the American workforce. They are no longer confined to the functions of housewives or secretaries, but […]
Extremely dangerous work of the 20th century
Have you ever heard the phrase “it’s a dirty job, but someone has to do it?” This could apply to any of the dangerous, death-defying jobs […]