Above, a tabloid cover featuring Sharon Tate, from 1968. Today marks the day of her death: she was murdered by the Manson Family on August 9, 1969. (image via Glamour a go-go)
Sharon Tate, 1968
The most expensive comma in U.S. history: how fruit importers cashed in
Did you know a single misplaced comma once cost America millions — all over some tropical fruit? Back in 1872, the U.S. was fine-tuning a new tariff act. Lawmakers wanted… READ THE REST
Over 20 years of International Space Station history is now online
The International Space Station has orbited Earth for nearly 25 years. During that time, it's housed astronauts, conducted groundbreaking science, served mediocre food, featured questionable bathroom facilities, and astronauts have… READ THE REST
Legendary cartoonist Bill Griffith's new graphic biography of his great-grandfather, William Henry Jackson
You may know cartoonist Bill Griffith from his iconic character Zippy the Pinhead, who made the leap from underground comic books to mainstream daily newspaper comic strips. But Griffith has… READ THE REST
If you're still using Windows 10, you're about to be in trouble
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For only $40 you can make Q4 a hit with Microsoft Office Professional 2021
TL;DR: Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows is now $39.97 (MSRP $219.99). Ramping up for the most important quarter of the year for many industries, you're going to want to be organized… READ THE REST
Feel the power of a Chinook style military helicopter in your hands
TL;DR: A realistic remote-powered Chinook-style military helicopter can be yours for $49.99 (MSRP $58.99). Craving some quality flying time? Pilot a realistic RC military helicopter, the SYMA Revolt S026H Chinook for just $49.99 (MSRP $58.99).… READ THE REST
