Why The United States Didn’t Adopt the Metric System
Weird History explained why the United States did not adopt the metric system but instead remained with its own customary system.
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How Turkey Became the Bird of Choice for Thanksgiving
Weird History Food looks at how turkey became the bird of choice for Thanksgiving, noting that it wasn't present at the original dinner.
Ronald Reagan Quips ‘Missed Me’ in West Berlin Speech When a Popped Balloon Sounds Like Gunfire
During a 1987 speech at Tempelhof U.S. Air Base in West Berlin, Germany, President Ronald Reagan heard the sound of a popping balloon that sounded…
Donald Trump Loudly Trumpets His Immigration Policy During the 1980 Reagan-Bush Primary Debate
Continuing on their hilarious mission to make Donald Trump‘s ideas heard back in time, the Gregory Brothers inserted the Donald right into the legendary 1980…
Ronald Reagan Opens Up About His Childhood, His Politics and Being Poor in a 1979 Lost Interview
In an episode of the wonderfully animated lost interview series “Blank on Blank“, the now-late Ronald Reagan opened up to veteran reporter Bill Moyers about…
Musicians Tell Politicians to Stop Using Their Songs Without Permission in a Last Week Tonight Video
With the close of the Republican National Convention, the wonderfully cantankerous Last Week Tonight host John Oliver addressed the persistent and bothersome issue of politicians…
Google Commemorates the 25th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall With a Google Video Doodle
In recognition of the 25th anniversary of the incredibly historic Fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9, 1989, Google Doodle has created a commemorative…
Illustration of Ronald Reagan Driving Off-Road and Wreaking Havoc in His Patriotic Muscle Car
(larger) Ronald Reagan The Liberator is an awesome new illustration by Walnut Creek, California artist Jason Heuser (aka “SharpWriter“). It shows 40th President of the…
James Brown Talks About Respect, Conviction, & Reagan in 1984 Interview
James Brown talks about conviction, respect, and Ronald Reagan in this animation by Patrick Smith. Brown’s words stem from a 1984 backstage interview with journalist…
Portrait of Lincoln, A Hyper-Realistic Bust of Abraham Lincoln by Kazuhiro Tsuji
Hollywood special effects artist Kazuhiro Tsuji has made “Portrait of Lincoln,” a hyper-realistic bust of the Great Emancipator, Abraham Lincoln. It was recently part of…