The Man Behind the Keurig
John Sylvan and Peter Dragone worked together to figure out a better solution for making coffee. In 1992, they founded Keurig, which means “excellence” in Danish. Sylvan was, after …
The Other Flight
September 11, 2001 is known for four flights, in particular, the two planes that were flown into the World Trade Center, the one that was aimed at the Pentagon, …
Is That Chicken in There?
Fast food generally has a bad reputation, and Trent University didn’t help one fast food chain’s credibility. In early 2017, a researcher at the college, based in Ontario, decided …
Congress’ Bunker
The Greenbrier Bunker was one of America’s best-kept secrets for decades. Beneath the Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia, a bomb shelter was hidden from the general public. It was …
Why, Wyoming?
Wyoming isn’t as high-tech as some other states in the US, but one thing that surprises many is the lack of escalators. As of 2013, in the entire state …
Swedes and Coffee
Coffee in Sweden dates back to the 1670s, and was first a popular beverage amongst the elite. In the mid-1700s, it was banned from the country due in part …
On the Lam
Whitey Bulger called Alcatraz Island his home from 1959 to 1963, as a result of armed robbery. Years later, in 1995, Bulger went on the run after learning from …
GIFs Are Alive and Well
GIFs are more popular than ever, but their roots date back to 1987. Before the internet was what it is today, GIFs—or graphics interchange format—made their way into society …
Scandalous Oreos
Oreo’s markets itself as “America’s Favorite Cookie”, and that’s no exaggeration. For years, it has been the bestselling cookie in the country. However, its start was less than stellar. …
Dining Around the World
Americans who travel to other countries are often surprised by some of their common etiquette rules when it comes to dining. In Chile, it’s considered rude to eat anything …