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How the rainbow became the symbol of LGBT pride
The INSIDER Summary:The rainbow is the most widely recognized LGBT symbol in the world.The first LGBT rainbow flag was designed by Gilbert Baker in 1978.It immediately became a symbol of LGBT pride.The...
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Sending an email in 1984 was a very different experience than it is today
Ah, 1984, what a time to be alive.The CD-ROM was just invented, the Apple Macintosh was launched, Tetris made its debut, and contrary to George Orwell's predictions in his book "1984," it was business...
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People used to be so scared of coffee that Bach wrote a mini opera about it
Amid clinking beer glasses and the chatter of the mildly drunk, a robust baritone belts out: "With children, aren't there a hundred thousand aggravations!"A few moments later a lilting soprano answers,...
View ArticleThe Supreme Court will hear a landmark case on gerrymandering — here’s how...
The Supreme Court will hear a major case in Wisconsin that could have an impact on how district lines are drawn.Over 200 years ago, Governor Elbridge Gerry of Massachusetts signed a bill that allowed...
View ArticleA massive collection of Nazi artifacts was discovered in a secret room in...
About 75 Nazi artifacts were discovered in a hidden room in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the biggest collection ever found in the country. Some of the artifacts include medical devices, weapons, and even a...
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US President Theodore Roosevelt once delivered an 84 minute speech after...
• Theodore Roosevelt was shot while campaigning for a third presidential term with the Progressive Party.• The assassin's bullet was slowed by the folded-up speech and glasses case in his breast...
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The key messages from the book Bill Gates called 'the most inspiring book...
This post is part of Blinkist's books-in-blinks series. The series provides key messages from books that you might not have time to read in their entirety.Here are the key messages from The Better...
View ArticleThe incredible story of how hatmakers really did 'go mad' 300 years ago
The expression 'mad as a hatter' is based from the real-life behavior of hatters from the 17th century. It turns out that the process they used to make their hats was poisoning them and driving them...
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16 photos that show the evolution of American gay pride celebrations over...
American cities and towns — big and small — are celebrating Pride month, which is meant to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall Riots.Since then, LGBT rights have come a long way. The Supreme Court passed...
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Why donuts come in pink boxes in LA
For all the things written and said about Los Angeles, you may not know that La La Land is also kind of a doughnut town.If you count them on Yelp, there are more doughnut shops in LA County and there...
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Rare footage shows what New York City looked like in 1911
Early 20th century Manhattan looked much different than it does today. Instead of driving in Toyotas and yellow taxis, New Yorkers rode in roofless, buggy-style vehicles. Many of the island's subway...
View ArticleHere's the disturbing reason why barber poles are red, white, and blue
Many believe the distinct colors of the barber poles are due to patriotism. But the truth is much more disturbing. Long ago, barbers used to do more than just cut hair. They performed surgical...
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The real reason we all eat hot dogs on the Fourth of July
The INSIDER Summary:Hot dogs are associated with the Fourth of July.The association has been promoted by Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, held on Independence Day every year.The official history of the...
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Halle Berry has something sad to say about her historic Oscar win
The INSIDER Summary:Halle Berry made history in 2002 for becoming the first black women to ever win best actress.In a recent interview with Teen Vogue she reveals that moment meant nothing.Her comments...
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Austria's top court upholds plan to buy Hitler's childhood home
VIENNA (Reuters) - Austria's top court on Friday upheld a law that allowed the compulsory purchase of the house in which Adolf Hitler was born, saying it was necessary to stop the property being used...
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Why IPA beers have 'India' in their names — and how they fit into a key part...
Most beer fans — hop-heads especially — know the basic lore behind the term IPA.The India Pale Ale was created so that the British could keep drinking beer while colonizing the world.When India was a...
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Even the ancient Greeks thought their best days were behind them
This May, Greece’s parliament passed yet another austerity bill in the hopes of securing more European debt relief.For nearly seven and a half years, creditors have held the country in an economic...
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German sprinter Marcel Kittel makes history at Tour de France, wins stage on...
LIEGE, BELGIUM — History was made at the Tour de France on Sunday when Germany's Marcel Kittel sprinted to victory on stage two riding a bike with disc brakes.It was the first time that a rider had...
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9 photos that show the extraordinary evolution of the phone over 80 years
In 1876, inventor Alexander Graham Bell patented the first phone: a bulky device with a curved mouthpiece and earpiece connected by wires. It looked much different than the iPhones of today.In...
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5 famous 'facts' about the Fourth of July that aren't true
For Americans, the Fourth of July is all about fireworks, food, and freedom.In the United States, Independence Day commemorates the 13 colonies' decision to rebel against England and declare their...
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