Ever stumbled upon something so unique it makes you stop and stare? Well, let's talk about a vintage sled that's caught the attention of many. This isn't your average snowmobile; it's a 1960 Polaris Trail-A-Sled, one of only 15 made in the Crosby/Ironton area of Central Minnesota. This beauty is up
On a recent Sunday, President Biden announced pardons for five notable figures, including the late civil rights activist Marcus Garvey. Garvey, who was a key leader in the Black nationalist movement, was posthumously pardoned for a mail fraud conviction dating back to 1923. Additionally, Biden commu
Get ready, sports fans! The Detroit Lions are making their first-ever playoff appearance as a No. 1 seed, and they're facing off against the Washington Commanders in an exciting matchup. This game is a big deal since both teams haven't been in the playoffs together since 1999. The Lions have a top-n
Imagine a dark, smoky control room in 1972, filled with vintage equipment. This isn't your usual sports broadcast; it's a hostage crisis at the Munich Olympics. ABC Sports producers are scrambling. They're not news journalists, but they're confronting questions that still haunt today's media: What c
You might have heard President Joe Biden talk about an "oligarchy" in his recent speech. But what on earth is that? Basically, it's when a small group of super-rich people have a big say in how the government runs things. Biden compared this situation to some really harsh regimes from history. For
Hey, Wordle fans! It's time for your daily dose of word puzzling. Did you know Wordle started as a gift and exploded into a global sensation? It's true! Josh Wardle, an engineer, made it for his partner. Soon, people everywhere were hooked. Fans even invented their own versions, like Squabble and He
Before computers, learning about the human body was hands-on and fun. In the 1500s, German illustrator Vogtherr created "fugitive sheets, " which were like early pop-up books for the body. These drawings had paper flaps that could be lifted to reveal what's inside. They became so popular that many s
Optometrists have always played a crucial role in meeting the challenges and opportunities in eye care. The roots of optometry in the UK reach back to 1629 when Charles I granted a Royal Charter to the Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers, creating the 60th Livery Company of the City of London. Ho
Almost 100 years after the end of Prohibition, the alcohol industry is facing a new challenge in the United States. In New Mexico, where alcohol-related deaths are the highest in the country, lawmakers are considering two proposals to change how alcohol is taxed. One plan suggests a flat 3% tax rate
Meet Brent and Tasia Callum, new homeowners in Altadena, who faced a sudden and devastating fire. "It was surreal, " Tasia remembered, "All the time and effort we put into our fixer-upper vanished in seconds. " With their two young kids, they had to flee as the fire quickly spread. "One moment, the
