Past Issues

On this day in 1935, Jesse Owens made sports fans blush by setting five world records in 45 minutes. All in a day's work.

On this day in 1910, Halley’s Comet swung by, caused mass panic, and left without ending the world. Our sky certainly has dramatic flair.

On this day in 973, Ælfthryth was crowned the first official Queen of England (beside her husband). Some milestones deserve velvet and gold.

On this day in 1904, Rolls met Royce for lunch. One had the cash, the other had the grit, and together they birthed automobile royalty. Stay meddling in style, scallywags.

Happy Morse Code Day! A language for your more discreet communication needs. In its honour, here's a coded message for you: .. .-.. -.--

On this day in 1964, Nutella first graced the shelves of Italian stores. 60 years later and it's still testing self control around the world.

On this day in 1870, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC was born. An enchanting home for everything beautiful, strange, and worth admiring.

On this day in 1896, the Olympics made a long awaited return from a 1,500-year hiatus. Same spirit, featuring slightly better footwear.

On this day in 1853, Vincent van Gogh arrived Earthside - misunderstood but absolutely magnificent. The stars have been a little extra swirly ever since.

On this day in 1775, Patrick Henry drummed up a revolution by debuting history’s most dramatic ultimatum: Give me liberty, or give me death!

On this day in 1827, Freedom’s Journal launched as the first Black-owned newspaper in the U.S, and quickly expanded beyond. When you own the mic, the reach is infinite.

On this day in 1959, Barbie arrived on the scene with a suitcase full of alter egos, reminding us that trying on new lives is half the fun. Let's begin.

On this day in 1972, the Pioneer 10 launched toward Jupiter.... and just kept going. A small metal messenger is still out there exploring, sporting explicit directions on where to find us.

On this day in 1940, Disney released Pinocchio - launching a lifetime of trust issues and moral lessons we mostly ignored. Let's begin.

On this day in 1923, Howard Carter opened the sealed doorway to Tutankhamun’s tomb and "unboxing videos" have been peak entertainment since. Let's begin.

On this day in 1969, the Boeing 747 made its first commercial flight, redefining how far “far away” could really be. And just like that, the world shrank.

On this day in 1887, a groundhog in Pennsylvania was given the job of forecasting the weather and has been at it ever since. Happy Groundhog Day! Humans, always looking for signs in small places.

On this day in 1972, flight attendant Vesna Vulovic survived a 33,330-foot fall without a parachute after her plane exploded. It's giving ultimate not today energy - let's bring that into this week.

On this day in 1915, someone looked at the dark and thought, what if it glowed? Neon lights were patented, and cities got a little softer around the edges.

On this very day in 1896, X-rays were publicly demonstrated for the first time. A bold day for curiosity and mild existential discomfort. Lets begin.