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How E.T. Saved Reese's Pieces
The candy almost disappeared from shelves 40 years ago
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March 2024

How the Filet-O-Fish Saved McDonald's
It took curiosity - and creativity - to save a franchise
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The "Radical" Suffragist Who History Erased
We should all know the story of Matilda Joslyn Gage
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The Story Behind March Madness
It's the most wonderful time of the year!
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The "Most Badass" Miss America
Yolande Betbeze was ahead of her time...
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How "The Night Witches" Helped Defeat the Nazis
A story from World War II you may not have heard
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February 2024

Robots, Energy Breakthroughs, and ... Squirt Guns?
From robots to toy guns to ...breakthroughs in energy?
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Where is The Oldest Pancake Race in the World?
It's time for a Curious Minds field trip!
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"Saucy" and "The Bad Boy": A Tale of Two Platypuses
Yes, a reporter called a platypus "saucy." I had to find out why.
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How Much Do Words Matter?
Spoiler: A LOT!
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January 2024

What are the Trash Isles?
And can I use frequent flier miles to get there?
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What does Iko Iko mean?
And why is it playing in a corporate video?
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