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News of the Week: Spring Things, The Great Gatsby at 100, and Do You Dare Try the Sandwich from Dragnet?
In the news for the week ending April 11, 2025, are unpredictable spring weather, unrealistic beliefs about outrunning a horse, and an unbelievable sandwich.
Greatest Twist-Ending Songs
It’s not surprising to see names like Reba or George Jones or The Kinks on “greatest” lists, but the reason why they’re on this one is expressly about “the surprise.”
State Parks Offer Dramatic Clues to Our Glacial Past
You’ll delight in these verdant playgrounds not just for their myriad outdoor activities but also for their windows into the last Ice Age.
The Knot
The anger management classes might be working.
Missing in History: Mystery Maven Mary Roberts Rinehart
This influential mystery writer and successful playwright was also a wartime correspondent for The Saturday Evening Post.
The Secret to a Successful Midlife Crisis
When it came to having a midlife crisis, Dave didn’t know much about psychology. Or philosophy. Or women.
Considering History: The New Deal and the Crucial Contributions of Federal Workers
At its heart, the New Deal was a series of programs through which federal workers reshaped America for the better.
The Spectacular
It was apparent now that he wouldn’t fly Glacier this afternoon and might not fly her tomorrow. The realization pained him, since his falcon was his life, as all the falcons before her had been.
Our Better Nature: Things That Go Bump in the Snow
Thundersnow and frost quakes are uncommon events that can add a little rumble to your winter.
Night Train
Even 50 years later, the woman on the train occupies an oversized place in his memory.
Lincoln’s Duel
In the summer of 1842, young Abraham Lincoln’s razor-sharp wit almost got him into a whole heap of trouble.
Cartoons: It’s All in Your Head
Humor is good for your mental health!
The Rise and Resilience of Dude Ranches
Dude ranches have been a popular American vacation spot for more than one hundred years.
News of the Week: Self-Checkout, Lava Cups, and Can You Read Cursive Writing?
In the News of the Week ending January 31, 2025, are helping out the National Archives, trying a new Reese’s candy, and working as a checkout boy.
Ida Lewis, Newport’s Legendary Lighthouse Keeper
In the mid-1800s, Ida Lewis’s daring sea rescues became a media sensation, leading to hundreds of telegrams, gifts, and marriage proposals. All Ida wanted to do was tend to her lighthouse.