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Today is World Turtle Day! Did you know that turtles have been around for more than 200 million years? These ancient creatures evolved before mammals, birds, snakes, or lizards! Biologists believe that turtles have managed to outlive many other species…
Today is World Rainforest Day Founded in 2017 by Rainforest Partnership, World Rainforest Day raises awareness and encourages action to save the rainforests, one of the Earth's most important resources. Rainforests are essential because they absorb carbon dioxide from human…
History: Julius Klinger born in 1876 On this day in 1876, the Austrian poster artist, painter, and type designer was born near Vienna. Klinger initially worked as a magazine illustrator in Vienna, Munich, and Berlin. He produced numerous posters through…
History: Birth of the Blue Jeans in 1873 On this day in 1873, Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis received a patent for work pants reinforced with metal rivets, giving birth to the iconic blue jeans. Levi Strauss, originally named Loeb…
History: Marilyn Monroe sings Happy Birthday On this day in 1962, Marilyn Monroe performed a rendition of "Happy Birthday" for President John F. Kennedy for his 45th birthday during a fund-raiser at New York's Madison Square Garden. The two were…
History: TWA begins commercial service in 1934 On May 18, 1934, TWA (Trans World Airlines) officially launched its commercial service on the Columbus-Pittsburgh-Newark route with the Douglas DC-2. The aircraft's success quickly led to its introduction on most TWA routes,…
Today in History: 1st Kentucky Derby in 1875 On May 17, 1875, a cheering crowd of 10,000 people watched the horse, Aristides, a Thoroughbred named after an ancient Greek general, and his rider, Oliver Lewis, cross the finish line to…
History: Hygiene Museum in Germany On this day in 1912, the German Hygiene Museum opened its doors to the public. It is a medical museum in Dresden, Germany which is conceived today as a "forum for science, culture and society".…
History: Philips founded in 1891 On this day in 1891, the Philips Company was founded by father and son, Frederik and Gerard Philips. The Dutch company initially produced carbon-filament lamps and other electro-technical products. The first factory building in Eindhoven…