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The 1917 Uncle Sam “I Want You” Poster Is Based Off A British Design Printed 3 Years Earlier — Fact Of The Day
During World War I the British produced a recruitment poster depicting a pointing Lord Kitchener, the British Secretary of State for War, above the words "WANTS YOU." This poster would serve as the most famous of all the British recruitment posters during the war.
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Neil Armstrong’s NASA Application Was Almost Rejected For Being Late — Fact Of The Day
Neil Armstrong's NASA application was a week late and if it weren't for his friend, Dick Day, secretly slipping it into the pile of on-time applications, he would have been rejected. Dick Day worked at NASA's Manned Spacecraft Center and helped Neil out when his application had arrived late.
Michigan To Take On Louisville In NCAA Finals — Go Blue!
The NCAA Tournament Finals welcomes the Michigan Wolverines for the first time in 2 decades. They defeated the Syracuse Orangemen, 61-56, last night in an extremely close game.
Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back Is The Most Successful Independent Film Of All Time — Fact Of The Day
Yes, you read that title correctly. Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back was an independent film. George Lucas, the creative mind behind the Star Wars series, paid for the films entire production cost out of pocket.
There Is A Word That Is Opposite Of ‘Sparkle.’ The Word Is ‘Darkle’ — Fact Of The Day
If you are a fan of the Twilight series, you hear the word sparkle and you think of vampires. If you aren't a fan, you hear the word sparkle and think of something shinning bright. But, did you know that there is a word that rhymes with sparkle and means the complete opposite?
M&M’s Were Originally Created To Allow Easy Transport Of Chocolate To The Military — Fact Of The Day
M&M's were first introduced commercially in 1941 by Forrest Mars, Sr. Forrest got the idea for the candy after observing soldiers eating chocolate pellets with a hard shell during the Spanish Civil War. The candy was made with a hard shell so that soldiers could carry the chocolate during warm weather. ...
Awww Madness — Day 3
We are jumping on the bracket bandwagon with Awww Madness on The River! We will be pitting cute animals against each other all throughout March Madness to find which of these adorable animals is the cutest! Each day we will give you two matchups to vote on.
Awww Madness — Day 2
We are jumping on the bracket bandwagon with Awww Madness on The River! We will be pitting cute animals against each other all throughout March Madness to find which of these adorable animals is the cutest! Each day we will give you two matchups to vote on.
Awww Madness — Day 1
We are jumping on the bracket bandwagon with Awww Madness on The River! We will be pitting cute animals against each other all throughout March Madness to find which of these adorable animals is the cutest! Each day we will give you two matchups to vote on.
H&M Plus Size Mannequins Spark Controversy
H&M recently purchased some new mannequins for their stores that are sparking quite a bit of controversy.
Gazelle Girl Half Marathon And 5k
Less than three months until Grand Rapids makes history with the inaugural Gazelle Girl Half Marathon and 5k on April 13, 2013. The event marks the 40th anniversary of Title IX, the law that made discrimination between men’s and women’s educational programs illegal. Title IX had its largest impact by expanding female sports at the high school and collegiate level.