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George Michael performs at the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert

How The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert Became the Biggest All-Star Gig of the '90s

On April 20, 1992, the world's biggest musicians took the stage at London's Wembley Stadium to honor the late, great Freddie Mercury. Some tributes fared better than others.

How Werther’s Original Became the Go-To Candy of Grandparents

Let's just say there's more than one grandfather known as the “candy man” because he’s always passing out Werther’s Originals.

Photo Illustration by Lucy Quintanilla. Image: iStock.

The Quest to Break America’s Most Mysterious Code—And Find $60 Million in Buried Treasure

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

Everything you need to know about this most beloved of school supplies.

The History of the Trapper Keeper

Until now, the full story of the Trapper Keeper had only been told in a marketing textbook. Here's how your favorite school supply became an icon.

20 Gentle Quotations from Mister Rogers

Many of these quotations are collected in the posthumous volume The World According to Mister Rogers, though they come from various sources, including his many television appearances.

20 Gentle Quotations from Mister Rogers

"Solitude is different from loneliness, and it doesn't have to be a lonely kind of thing."

65 Amazing Facts That Will Blow Your Mind

OK, "blow your mind" is a bit dramatic, but "65 Amazing Facts You'll Enjoy and Consider Mentioning to Your Friends" didn't fit.