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These 10 Scientific Breakthroughs Were Made by Mistake
Penicillin: The Mold That Changed Medicine Penicillin: The Mold That Changed Medicine (image credits: unsplash) It’s almost unbelievable that the world’s first antibiotic was discovered because of a messy lab. In 1928, Alexander Fleming returned from a two-week vacation to find that a mold called Penicillium notatum had killed the bacteria in his petri dishes. …
10 Transformational Protests in U.S. History
Transformational Protests in U.S. History The United States has a long and storied history of protests that have brought about ...
The 10 Greatest Space Photos Ever Taken—And the Stories Behind Them
Earthrise: The First Glimpse of Home from the Moon Earthrise: The First Glimpse of Home from the Moon (image credits: flickr) When the Apollo 8 crew orbited the Moon on December 24, 1968, they snapped a photo that would change humanity’s perception of its place in the universe. The now-iconic “Earthrise” image, taken by astronaut …
The States Setting the Pace on Green Energy—And Those Left Behind
California’s Solar Revolution Continues to Dominate California’s Solar Revolution Continues to Dominate (image credits: pixabay) California remains the undisputed leader ...
12 Artists Who Vanished After One Masterpiece—Where Did They Go?
Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Meteoric Talent Lost Too Soon Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Meteoric Talent Lost Too Soon (image credits: flickr) Jean-Michel Basquiat’s painting “Untitled” (1982) sold for a jaw-dropping $110.5 million in 2017, cementing his place in art history. Basquiat was the talk of New York’s art scene, hailed as a prodigy by critics and collectors …
Top 10 Fascinating Facts About Florida’s Economy
Florida is not just known for its sun-kissed beaches and theme parks, but also for its dynamic and robust economy. ...
How the U.S. Public School System Differs From the World’s Best
Finland’s Teacher-Centric Approach vs. America’s Standardized Testing Culture Finland’s Teacher-Centric Approach vs. America’s Standardized Testing Culture (image credits: flickr) Finland ...
10 Movie Stars Who Turned Down Iconic Roles—and Regretted It for Years
Will Smith Passed on Neo in The Matrix Will Smith Passed on Neo in The Matrix (image credits: wikimedia) Will Smith’s career is filled with unforgettable roles, but one that got away still haunts him: Neo in The Matrix. Back in 1998, Smith was riding high on the success of Men in Black and Independence …
America’s Ghost Towns: What They Reveal About Our Past and Future
The Staggering Scale of America’s Abandoned Communities The Staggering Scale of America’s Abandoned Communities (image credits: unsplash) Did you know ...
10 Songs That Were Meant as Jokes—But Became Serious Hits
“Barbie Girl” by Aqua “Barbie Girl” by Aqua (image credits: unsplash) When Aqua released “Barbie Girl” in 1997, they never expected it to become a global sensation. The band wrote the song as a tongue-in-cheek parody of consumer culture and the stereotypical plastic lifestyle represented by the iconic doll. It was loaded with playful sarcasm, …
