POW/MIA Bracelets Helped U.S. Remember Missing Soldiers
Back in the early 1970s, two college coeds had the idea to create bracelets for sale to the public as a means of keeping imprisoned U.S. soldiers alive in the hearts and minds of the public. This is the story.
Three Famous Hypotheses and How They Were Tested
From Isaac Newton to Ivan Pavlov, scientists have developed and tested hypotheses through carefully crafted experiments for centuries. Here are three groundbreaking hypotheses and the predictions they tested.
From Cows to Cabinetry: Milk Paint and 6 Awesome Uses for It
Milk paint is made of, well, milk. It's also easy to mix, super fast drying, eco-friendly and requires no sanding and priming before use.
People Still Use Fax Machines, But, Um, Why?
With the advent of email and scanning, why would anyone want to bother with faxing? Actually, it's still going strong in medical, insurance and government circles. Here's why.
The Humble History of Pumpkin Pie
It's a pie. Filled with squash. Who in the world decided that was a good idea?
Why Is the North Star So Stellarly Important?
Polaris, also known as the North Star, is almost exactly over the celestial North Pole, making it extremely useful for navigation (and for making wishes on, as well).
