%20%20--%3E%0A%3Csvg%20version%3D%221.1%22%20id%3D%22Layer_1%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20xmlns%3Axlink%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F1999%2Fxlink%22%20x%3D%220px%22%20y%3D%220px%22%0A%09%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20684.6%2068.1%22%20style%3D%22enable-background%3Anew%200%200%20684.6%2068.1%3B%22%20xml%3Aspace%3D%22preserve%22%3E%0A%3Cg%3E%0A%09%3Cpath%20d%3D%22M444.1%2C29.3h-17.4v14.5h17.4V29.3z%20M36.4%2C68.1l29.3-50.8V0H50.4L32.9%2C36.8L15.5%2C0H0v68.1h16.7V45.8l12.4%2C22.3H36.4z%0A%09%09%20M49.1%2C68.1h16.6V23.4L49.1%2C52.1V68.1z%20M76.6%2C68.1h45V53.8H93.3V41.6h21V27.1h-21V14.8h28.3V0.1h-45V68.1z%20M175.6%2C68.1h17.3v-68%0A%09%09h-16.5v40.3L150%2C0.1h-17.6v68h16.7V27.7L175.6%2C68.1z%20M235.8%2C14.8h15.4V0.1h-47.4v14.7H219v53.2h16.8V14.8z%20M290.3%2C45.9h-17.1%0A%09%09l7.5-15.6h2L290.3%2C45.9z%20M298.7%2C68.1h18l-32.2-68h-5.7l-32%2C68h18l3.3-7.1h27.1L298.7%2C68.1z%20M325.2%2C68.1h46.2V53.8h-29.6V0.1h-16.7%0A%09%09V68.1z%20M423.7%2C14.8h27.2V0.1H407v68h16.7V14.8z%20M462%2C68.1h46.2V53.8h-29.6V0.1H462V68.1z%20M564.8%2C34.1c0%2C10.7-7.2%2C19.2-18.5%2C19.2%0A%09%09c-11.4%2C0-18.5-8.5-18.5-19.2s7.1-19.2%2C18.5-19.2C557.6%2C14.9%2C564.8%2C23.4%2C564.8%2C34.1%20M580.6%2C34.1c0-19-14.2-34-34.3-34%0A%09%09c-20.2%2C0-34.3%2C15-34.3%2C34c0%2C19%2C14.1%2C34%2C34.3%2C34C566.4%2C68.1%2C580.6%2C53.1%2C580.6%2C34.1%20M604.8%2C20.5c0-4.1%2C3.3-6.2%2C6.7-6.2%0A%09%09c4.4%2C0%2C6.6%2C3%2C6.6%2C6.6h14.7C631.8%2C9.1%2C625.1%2C0.1%2C611%2C0.1c-12%2C0-21.7%2C9.3-21.7%2C20.6c0%2C10.9%2C5.9%2C15.9%2C16.7%2C19.8%0A%09%09c5.2%2C1.8%2C11.5%2C3.2%2C11.5%2C8c0%2C3.3-2.4%2C5.5-6.4%2C5.5c-3.6%2C0-6.6-3-6.6-6.7h-15.2c0%2C11.5%2C7.9%2C20.8%2C21.8%2C20.8c12%2C0%2C21.6-9.3%2C21.6-20.6%0A%09%09c0-10-5.3-16.4-16.7-19.8C610.6%2C26.1%2C604.8%2C25.3%2C604.8%2C20.5%20M670%2C20.9h14.7C683.8%2C9.1%2C677.1%2C0.1%2C663%2C0.1c-12%2C0-21.7%2C9.3-21.7%2C20.6%0A%09%09c0%2C10.9%2C5.9%2C15.9%2C16.7%2C19.8c5.2%2C1.8%2C11.5%2C3.2%2C11.5%2C8c0%2C3.3-2.4%2C5.5-6.4%2C5.5c-3.6%2C0-6.6-3-6.6-6.7h-15.2c0%2C11.5%2C7.9%2C20.8%2C21.8%2C20.8%0A%09%09c12%2C0%2C21.6-9.3%2C21.6-20.6c0-10-5.3-16.4-16.7-19.8c-5.4-1.6-11.3-2.4-11.3-7.2c0-4.1%2C3.3-6.2%2C6.7-6.2C667.7%2C14.4%2C670%2C17.3%2C670%2C20.9%0A%09%09%22%2F%3E%0A%3C%2Fg%3E%0A%3C%2Fsvg%3E%0A)
The Time Singapore Turned Away Led Zeppelin Because of Their Long Hair
Singapore officials: "NO STAIRWAY."
HISTORY
25 Larger-Than-Life Facts About Texas
The birthplace of presidents, movie stars, folk heroes, and outlaws, here are 25 facts about the Lone Star State.
How to Spam People via Telegram, According to a 1928 Handbook
From “How To Write Telegrams Properly,” which explained how to send thousands of telegrams with the same message at once.
The Short, Tragic Life of the Eight-Ball Jacket
Michael Hoban designed costumes for Elvis, but it was a trip to the bowling alley that really refined his style.
Titanic II Replica Ship to Set Sail in 2018
A liner for those who want to experience history firsthand.
25 Well-Tuned Facts About Tennessee
10. There have been so many songs written about Tennessee, the Volunteer State has 10 official compositions.
The Time New York City Almost Exploded
When Tom Joyce showed up for duty at Caven Point Army Depot near Jersey City on April 24, 1943, he was probably thinking this would be another routine day—not one when he’d have to be fighting for his own life and the lives of everyone across the river.
You Can Now Visit Jimi Hendrix’s London Flat
Take a trip back to 1969.
Diogenes of Sinope, the Ancient Philosopher Who Lived in a Wine Barrel
Diogenes of Sinope lived in a wine barrel, urinated in public, and was one of the most beloved philosophers of the 4th century BCE.
The Surprisingly Cool History of Ice
Until two centuries ago, ice was just an unfortunate side effect of winter. But in the early 1800s, one man saw dollar signs in frozen ponds.
25 Key Facts About Pennsylvania
There's more to the Keystone State than cheesesteaks and the Declaration of Independence.
8 Mind-Expanding Facts About Umbrellas
They owe a lot to China—and they used to be ladies-only.
25 Things You Should Know About Marrakech
Get lost in these 25 facts about Morocco's most popular tourist destination.
12 Wondrous Facts about the Great Pyramid of Giza
The oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World is also the only one left standing.
25 Rugged Facts About South Dakota
There's much more to the vast Midwestern state than Mount Rushmore.
25 Rugged Facts About South Dakota
There's much more to the vast Midwestern state than Mount Rushmore.
The Art of Repairing and Digitizing a 400-year-old 3D Book
The pages of the Renaissance-era medical text feature intricate flaps that lift to reveal the inner workings of the human body.
Ancient Mesoamericans Kept and Bred Dangerous Predators 1000 Years Earlier Than We Thought
They found the remains of nearly 200 carnivorous animals, including golden eagles, pumas, jaguars, wolves, and rattlesnakes.
25 Things You Should Know About Buenos Aires
Neurotic bookworms rejoice: It's home to more psychologists and more bookstores per capita than any other city in the world.
10 Durable Facts About Duct Tape
Its potential extends far beyond home repairs.
10 Durable Facts About Duct Tape
Its potential extends far beyond home repairs.
When Gloria Steinem Interviewed Sally Ride In 1983
"Everybody wanted to know about what kind of makeup I was taking up," Sally Ride said about the questions she was asked ahead of her historic flight into space. "They didn’t care about how well-prepared I was to operate the arm or deploy communications sa
25 Things You Should Know About Rochester
Learn more about the Flower City. (Or is it the Flour City?)
An Erased Nude Was Discovered in Leonardo da Vinci’s Notebook
We're still finding surprises in the notebooks he left behind.