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It’s National Scrapple Day! Celebrate by learning more about this unique breakfast meat—including what the heck is in it.

Jennifer M Wood








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'Watch Mr. Wizard,' which aired on NBC from 1951 to 1965, featured host Don Herbert performing a series of science experiments using everyday objects—glass bottles, cans, aquariums, matches—to illustrate the amazing world of physics.

Jake Rossen
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The Swiss psychologist's most intriguing work was kept from the public for decades.

Jake Rossen