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Almost 100, and I've Only Seen a Piece
I have come across so much about Route 66 over the years, in movies, old photos, and road trip stories. It always looked so cool. I've always wanted to drive it myself.
It Was Always Bigger Than That
250 years later, here's what actually got lost. I love this country. I don't love a flag, and I think a lot of people mix those two things up without realizing it.
Learned something new today. Napoleon had his secretary leave all non-urgent mail unopened for three weeks — and most of it resolved itself without him ever touching it.
The "Deaf Gain" That Conquered Space: The Gallaudet 11 🚀
This past week, the world watched four astronauts climb into a capsule called Integrity and fly to the Moon and back for the first time in over fifty years. It was a big deal.
TIL the 1831 London Bridge was moved to Arizona! Built to replace the crumbling medieval bridge, it eventually started sinking itself and was sold in 1968.
I am in awe that people still race Penny Farthings. Every year—including this past February 2026. On purpose.
Ever wonder why every hotel drawer has a Bible? It started in 1899 when two traveling salesmen shared a room and realized weary travelers needed comfort.
French Toast Isn't French (And Other Things I Learned Last Week)
You know how some people collect stamps or vintage records? I collect random things.