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In 1975, Bruce Springsteen was at risk of being dropped by his record label. The release of ‘Born to Run’ on August 25, 1975, changed everything—a fact made all the more wild considering how close Springsteen came to scrapping the record completely.

At 9:40 a.m. on the morning of August 11, 1934, Alcatraz's first group of prisoners—137 in all—arrived at the soon-to-be-infamous prison.

Made an awkward blunder in a conversation? You might have just put your foot in your mouth. Learn more about the history and origins surrounding this commonly used phrase here.

All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?

Students perform a dance during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

Each May for more than 40 years, America has paid tribute to the vast cultural contributions of its Asian and Pacific Islander citizens. Here are a few fascinating facts about how Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month came to be.

Half a century before e-books turned publishing upside down, a different format threatened to destroy the industry.

Utah is a hotspot for some amazing hikes.

Axolotls are cute and important to the environment.

Scientists in Mexico have found that axolotls bred in captivity can survive and thrive in their native habitat—which is great news for the species.

Feeling fatigued can get in the way of work and other important things.

Fatigue and tiredness are often confused, but it’s important to understand the differences between them.

Engineers of various stripes get an impressive jumpstart to their careers.

If you’re just starting your career, considering applying for these positions.

Discover how the bourbon-mint concoction was embraced by the horse-racing world and became the default drink at the Kentucky Derby.

There’s a lot to learn about the rich history surrounding Cinco de Mayo, the annual springtime celebration of Hispanic heritage and culture in the United States. Discover the origins of the holiday here, plus so much else.

Years after she founded Mother’s Day, Anna Jarvis realized that she had lost control of the holiday she helped create.

You might be shocked by your state‘s favorite margarita.

From fruity blends to fiery flavors, discover the most searched margarita recipes across the U.S. leading up to Cinco de Mayo 2025.

‘Hollywood Squares’ has been on (and off) TV since 1966.

In an era of modest network programming, center square Paul Lynde dropped some seriously risqué material.

The Alien Act was enacted by John Adams’s Federalist administration in preparation for a war that didn’t actually happen.

Three of the four acts expired shortly after they were signed into law in the late 1700s. One remains active—and it’s been at the center of constitutional debates ever since.

The riddle below dates back to 1750—can you figure it out?

Cool Whip’s ingredients aren’t a total mystery—but they’re also not as simple as cream and sugar.

Time capsules can hold anything from historic writings to Diana Ross’s fake eyelash.

Add more heft to your TBR pile with these gripping fiction and nonfiction books.

The best Vietnam War books from Tim O’Brien, Viet Thanh Nguyen, and others offer new insights and perspectives into the conflict that you probably never got from history class.

For the past century, the quest to break the Beale Ciphers has attracted the military, computer scientists, and conspiracy theorists. All have failed.