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Was Albert Einstein a space alien? (2005)

Was Einstein a space alien? From NASA One hundred years ago, Albert Einstein revolutionized physics. Albert Einstein was exhausted. For the third night in a row, his baby son Hans, crying, kept the hou... Read more...

The last All in the Family with original cast (1978)

Meathead & Gloria depart the Bunker nest in a cloudburst of real tears In an emotional scene before their final taping as the All in the Family ensemble, a choked-up Carroll O'Connor introduces Jean Stap... Read more...

The Flapper dictionary (1922)

If you don't know your Dingledangler from your Kluck from your Zoozer, you'll appreciate knowing this terminology from the 1920s the next time you're at a flapper or Roaring Twenties or Great Gatsby-themed part... Read more...

Caramel fudge balls & Shortbread cookies (1981)

Caramel fudge balls recipe Oh the merry nutty gifts you can make with Diamond Walnuts 1 cup Diamond Walnuts 1/4 cup butter 1 cup brown sugar, packed 1 cup granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup d... Read more...

First reviews of Jack London’s ‘The Call of the Wild’ (1903)

Jack London's first major work, "The Call of the Wild," changed both the face of literature and the fortunes of a young author. A tale of transformation -- a domestic dog being forced by circumstance to reve... Read more...

Motion picture etiquette: Lantern slides (1912)

From "Madam - How would you like to sit behind the hat you are wearing?" to "3 minutes intermission while changing pictures," these lantern slides were created in 1912 as movie theater etiquette notes, reminder... Read more...

The mysterious & mischievous Houdini (1918)

The mysterious -- and mischievous -- magician Houdini by Harriette Underhill All men are fascinating until you understand them, and that usually is so simple. But there is one man whom we never could u... Read more...

Zeppelin Hindenburg explodes, falls (1937)

Zeppelin Hindenburg explodes, falls at Lakehurst - Known dead number 33 Giant airliner plunges in flames after safely crossing Atlantic Ocean Her silvery bulk shattered by a terrific explosion, the German... Read more...

Gilligan’s Island show intro, theme song & lyrics (1964-67)

Gilligan's Island ran for a total of 98 episodes over three seasons -- from September 26, 1964, to September 4, 1967.

Crash kills young actor James Dean (1955)

Speed-loving James Dean, Hollywood's latest bobby sox idol, was killed last night in a head-on collision of his $7,000 German sports car and another automobile. Dean, 24, was driving from Hollywood to a roa... Read more...

Beautiful homes in old Detroit (early 1900s)

Whether you think of it as Motor City or Motown, there's no denying that the city of Detroit has a long and illustrious history. The Detroit Historical Society notes that the area was very important to the A... Read more...

I’d like to buy the world a Coke TV commercial (1971)

The monumentally-successful 'I'd like to buy the world a Coke' ad campaign was heard all over the world back in 1971.

Conjunction Junction video & lyrics (1973)

Here's the unforgettable song from Schoolhouse Rock. One of the first in the "Grammar Rock" series, it made its debut on televisions nationwide in 1973. (Music by Bob Dorough; Lyrics by Jack Sheldon and T... Read more...

Booklet: New facts about marijuana (1970)

The use of MARIJUANA is soaring, skyrocketing! Never have so many "turned on" with drugs and "dropped out" of society. Never has there been such concern and confusion over an issue. But WHY? What are ... Read more...

A fond farewell to Susan B Anthony (1906)

Through the greater part of 60 years of strenuously active public life, Susan B Anthony was probably the most maligned woman who ever trod the earth.

NYC during the Great Blizzard of 1888

Image courtesy of the Brooklyn Museum The Great Blizzard of 1888 lasted from March 11 through March 14, 1888, and is considered to be one of the most severe recorded blizzards in American history.... Read more...

The Battle of Little Bighorn: Original newspaper story (1876)

On the morning of June 25, 1876, Lieutenant Colonel George A. Custer and the 7th Cavalry charged into battle against Lakota Sioux and Northern Cheyenne Indians. Custer's orders were to wait for reinforcements a... Read more...

The Gettysburg Address: How it happened (1863)

Apart from providing a detailed description of the ceremonies, this account also gives a different perspective on President Lincoln’s famous 2-minute speech.

The Bouvier-Kennedy wedding (1953)

The wedding of Jacqueline Lee Bouvier and Senator John Fitzgerald Kennedy.

How does Valerie Harper compare herself to alter-ego Rhoda? (1974)

In an exclusive magazine interview, Valerie Harper admits, 'Our main similarity is that she is someone who doesn't like herself very much.'

Brady Bunch: Home, sweet, riotous home (1969)

'I refer to the series as a 'people' comedy, rather than a situation comedy, because the show is so real,' says Brady Bunch creator Sherwood Schwartz.

‘The Dramatic Life of Abraham Lincoln’ worthy of highest praise (1924)

Find out about the lost silent film, 'The Dramatic Life of Abraham Lincoln,' said to be a dignified and reverent, but altogether entertaining, motion picture from 1924.

The shocking murder of Beatle John Lennon (1980)

John Lennon, the former Beatle whose music set the beat for a revolutionary youth generation in the 1960s, was shot to death outside his Manhattan home by a man who earlier obtained his autograph on the rock star’s new record album, police said today.

The Misfits: A finale for both Gable & Monroe (1961)

While the "finale" in the original article title refers to the fact that this was Clark Gable's last movie -- he died just 12 days after filming of The Misfits ended -- looking back, we can see that the phrasing was oddly (and sadly) prescient: Time would eventually reveal that this was Marilyn Monroe's final film role, too.

Jimi Hendrix plays The Star Spangled Banner at Woodstock (1969)

See Jimi Hendrix play "The Star Spangled Banner" live at Woodstock on August 18, 1969

Welcome aboard! Love Boat theme song & intro (1977-1986)

The Love Boat sailed from ABC into American homes for nine seasons, spanning 249 episodes, from 1977 until 1986. The hour-long dramedy/sitcom was a favorite of viewers and critics alike.

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