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What was the First Item Sold Online?
On August 11th, 1994, 21-year-old Dan Kohn made history by selling the album "Ten Summoner's Tales" by Sting for $12.48 plus shipping to a man in Philadelphia.
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What STP Stand For ?
"STP" stands for Science, Technology, and Performance, embodying over seven decades of expertise in developing scientifically formulated products.
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The Silent and Invisible Letters in American English
American English's silent letters are like alphabet ninjas, blending in seamlessly and adding mystery to our spelling adventures. They leave us scratching our heads.
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United States Postal Service: Who is Alex Trebek?
The United States Postal Service (USPS) is paying tribute to the beloved long-time host of Jeopardy!, Alex Trebek, with a specially designed stamp.
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Beach Boys: Endless Summer (Greatest Hits Album)
Endless Summer, a killer compilation album by the legendary Beach Boys, dropping on June 24, 1974. It collects hits from the band's 1962–65 glory days.
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Your Caption Has Been Selected: More Than Anyone Could Possibly Want to Know about the New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest
A behind-the-scenes look at The New Yorker cartoon caption contest, its history, how it's judged, and the secrets to writing a winning caption.
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Joe Meek: 1962 – From Taboo to Telstar, Hits, Misses, Outtakes, Demos and More
In recognition of Joe Meek's influential career and his contributions to various musical groups, Red Cherry Records will be releasing an exceptional collection of his works.
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Quotes: Fahrenheit 451
Books were only one type of receptacle where we stored a lot of things we were afraid we might forget. There is nothing magical in them, at all.
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Tove Jansson: Life, Art, Words by Boel Westin
Tove Jansson: Life, Art, Words is a new biography of Tove Jansson by the University of Minnesota Press, spanning 525 pages and translated by Silvester Mazzarella.
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Penguin Classics: The Penguin Book of Pirates
The Penguin Book of Pirates takes us behind the eye patches, the peg legs, and the skull and crossbones of the Jolly Roger and into the no-man’s-land of
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Jules Feiffer’s “Amazing Grapes” Marks His First Children’s Graphic Novel
Jules Feiffer defies age stereotypes by unveiling his inaugural children's graphic novel at the vibrant age of 95. "Amazing Grapes" will captivate young minds.
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From the Moment They Met, It Was Murder: Double Indemnity and the Rise of Film Noir
Double Indemnity is the seminal film that defined film noir, setting the standard for the genre's dark, brooding style and complex narratives.