May 17, 2026 — Today is National Graduation Tassel Day, marking a transition from one stage to another.

Today we’re looking at moments that started small but carried lasting impact.

From the first televised baseball game in 1939, to Thor Heyerdahl’s Ra II expedition testing ancient possibilities, to the rise of Superman shaping modern storytelling.

Plus, a pop quiz-style look at Dennis Hopper, known for his intense performances and one of the most recognizable villain lines in film.

It raises a question about how often impact begins before scale.

Anyway… that’s what I ended up finding while working through May 17.