Oregon Pioneered Labor Day as an Official State Holiday
Pioneering workers’ rights in 1887, Oregon’s unexpected role in establishing Labor Day reveals a surprising journey from June to September.
Mustache-Guarding Teacups: Victorian Cups That Saved Mustaches
A peculiar Victorian invention kept gentlemen’s waxed mustaches pristine while sipping tea, but its true significance went beyond facial hair.
Stealing Pineapples Was Once a Major Offense
During the 1800s, stealing a pineapple could land you in prison longer than committing violent crimes – but why such harsh punishment?
Nikola Tesla: Separating the Man From the Myths
Obsessed with lightning and power, Tesla’s true legacy outshines the wild myths – but which stories are actually real?
Tabitha Babbitt’s Circular Saw: The Tool That Shook Up Sawmills Overnight
Uncovering how a Shaker woman’s spinning wheel inspired the circular saw reveals an invention that would forever change woodworking history.
Narcís Monturiol’s Underwater Dream: The Submarine That Smelled of Coral
Narcís Monturiol’s coral-inspired submarine challenged 1800s conventions, but his vision for ocean exploration held an even deeper purpose.
New York City’s First Motorized Taxis Were Electric
Just when you thought gas-powered cars started NYC’s taxi revolution, the surprising truth about electric cabs in 1897 will amaze you.