Archive - Curious Minds

Who was Molly Malone – and why are people grabbing her boobs?

A famous statue in Dublin set off my curiosity

Jun 17, 2022 •

The Woman Behind the Most Famous Logo in the World

You may not know her name - but you know her work

Mar 12, 2021 •

Great Quote. But Who Really Said It?

Let's get curious about what people actually said

Sep 29, 2023 •

How E.T. Saved Reese's Pieces

The candy almost disappeared from shelves 40 years ago

Apr 19, 2024 •

The Graduation Speech More Powerful Than SPF 50

The Story Behind "Wear Sunscreen"

May 12, 2023 •

Where did those plastic pink flamingos come from?

It was the perfect storm of right place, right time for Don Featherstone

Sep 23, 2022 •

When Did Suitcases Get Wheels?

Another creative idea that was rejected again and again...

Jan 6, 2023 •

What is 99 Luftballoons talking about?

How a German song became a global hit

Sep 30, 2022 •

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Why is the Lithuanian Basketball Team Wearing Tie-Dye?

And what's the connection to The Grateful Dead?

Jul 19, 2024 •

Bing Russell and the Mavericks of Baseball

The unique experiment that tested what was possible

Jun 9, 2023 •

The Woman Behind the Most Famous Logo in the World

You may not know her name - but you know her work

Mar 31, 2023 •

The Story Behind the Mission: Impossible Theme

Is that Morse code I hear?

Jul 14, 2023 •

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