President William Howard Taft became the first Commander-in-Chief to throw the ceremonial first pitch on 14th April, 1910.
Taft's participation cemented baseball as the quintessential American sport, in a period when it was still shedding its dodgy image.
The game’s enduring popularity ensured that the tradition persisted for over a century, with each pre ... Show More
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How To Brew Beer in Bavaria 🍻
Duke Wilhelm IV issued what later became known as the Reinheitsgebot - the decree setting out that Bavarian beer should be made using only water, barley and hops - on 23rd April, 1516. Although the famous “purity” clause occupies only a small part of the original document, the la ... Show More
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The 'Hitler Diaries' Hoax
Extracts from Adolf Hitler's long-lost diaries were brought to the world’s attention on 22nd April, 1983, provoking an international sensation - until they were quickly exposed for being a hoax. Respected World War Two historian Hugh Trevor Roper had authenticated the diaries, le ... Show More
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Fudd Around and Start A Podcast
In the premiere episode of Fudd Around and Find Out, Azzi Fudd and Ashanti Plummer come in hot off WNBA All-Star Weekend with stories, laughs, and zero filter. The duo kick things off with a deep dive into the origins of their friendship and the ‘why’ behind launching this podcas ... Show More
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Ken Burns Believes in our American Experiment
<p>Ken Burns is America’s documentarian: From the Civil War to Vietnam, baseball to the Brooklyn Bridge, his films are gospel for generations of Americans curious about the world and our history. This November, in a new six part, 12-hour documentary series Burns turns his attenti ... Show More
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Florida Preps for Ian, Italy's Historic Election & Rihanna at Super Bowl - Monday, September 26th, 2022
<p><span style= "font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The news to know for Monday, September 26th, 2022!</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">What to know about another strong storm (this one named Ian), and how Florida is already preparing. Also, early resul ... Show More
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Introducing… Season Eight of a Dynasty to Die For
When you survive an arrow shot to the face like Henry V did, you don’t waste your second chance. So when he’s finally crowned in 1413, it’s all systems go. He ruthlessly slaps down challenges to his rule, and launches a lightning military campaign that puts England back in the bi ... Show More
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