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TGI-Happening

Jun27

For us, they will always be Topanga, Eric, and Shawn. The year is 1993 and three future BFF’s were meeting for the first time.  Danielle Fishel, Will Friedle, and Rider Strong never could have envisioned that being cast in a new sitcom for ABC would change their lives forever and bring new meaning to TGIF.  This is how it all began…and how it looks now.

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Introducing: Pod Meets World

Jun15

We’re sending you to 1993 when TGIF reigned supreme and “Boy Meets World” first premiered. Danielle, Will and Rider are going back to school as they rewatch every episode of the iconic series, sharing memories, behind the scenes moments, and all the “Boy Meets World” stories a fan could ever want. Relive your first crush, first kiss, favorite moments and all the life lessons with Topanga, Eric, and Shawn.

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Post-It Notes: An Accidental Invention!

May20
Bright, cute, and colorful, Post-Its are the little sticky paper squares we never knew we needed. Since 1980, Post-Its have paved the way for office messages, grocery lists, study notes, and even promposals, all thanks to the efforts of two 3M company inventors: Art Fry and Spencer Silver. This month, Spencer Silver passed away at the age of 80 in his Minnesota home. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Linda, their daughter Jennifer, two grandchildren, and the billions of Post-Its in offices, schools, and homes around the world. Early Life and Education Spencer F. Silver, known…

Horned Crocodiles And Pregnant Mummies!

May12
Imagine finding out that a crocodile skull you thought as ordinary was in fact anything but ordinary. Or that an Egyptian mummy thought to be a male priest was not a male at all! That is the magic of history as new studies and new technology reveal new information. Scientists at the American Museum of Natural History have resolved a 150-year mystery about the extinct horned crocodiles. Meanwhile, scientists in Poland have discovered that an Egyptian mummy who was previously thought of as a male priest is a pregnant woman! Let's find out more… Horned Crocodiles The extinct horned crocodiles…

What Was The Armenian Genocide?

May7
April 24th of 1915 marked the start of the massacre of over 1.5 million Armenians by Turkey during World War I. It was not until over a century later, on Saturday, May 1, 2021, that the U.S formally recognized the mass murder as a “genocide”. President Biden is the first U.S leader to recognize the event. Previous administrations had avoided making a formal declaration out of fear of worsening relations with Turkey, an important ally in the Middle East. The statement comes as part of a campaign promise that Biden made a year ago on the annual commemoration day of the genocide to recognize the…

What Is A Vaccine Passport?

Apr23
As vaccination rates for COVID-19 increase, so will the number of people traveling internationally. To limit the spread of the virus, more countries may require proof of vaccination for entry. This is where vaccine passports come in. While portable vaccination records have long been used to prove immunization, governments and airlines are now starting to experiment with electronic certificates. These could be in the form of a QR code on a mobile device and can be easily scanned to check a person’s vaccination status. Officials now predict that vaccine verifications will become commonplace for…

A New Face On A U.K Bank Note

Apr9
The Bank of England recently unveiled the new £50 bill featuring famed mathematician and codebreaker Alan Turing. Turing is recognized for his breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, philosophy, and even theoretical biology. However, he was most famously known for cracking the ‘Enigma’ code during World War II and helping shorten the conflict, saving countless lives. The banknote is one of the steps that the British government is taking to posthumously amend the wrongs committed against Turing during his life – namely the wrongful conviction for his homosexuality under Victorian-era laws…