On this day in 1963, Anthony L. Ray (Sir Mix-a-Lot) was born in Auburn, Washington, a suburb of Seattle.

Learn about the reverberations of his iconic work, “Baby Got Back”, and what it meant personally to him verses White America.

Today is August 12, 2020.

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On this day in 1942, Hedy Lamarr and George Antheil receive a patent for a frequency hopping system that Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and many wireless technologies are based on.

Learn about the complex person Lamarr was and what she felt could be learned from her life.

Today is August 11, 2020.

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On this day in 1846, the United States Congress chartered The Smithsonian Institution.

Listen to part of James Smithson’s will, which bequeathed the money for founding the Institution.

Today is August 10, 2020.

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On this day in 1969, Charles Manson cult members murder pregnant actress Sharon Tate and guests at her home.

Listen for yourself the lyrics of Helter Skelter, which Manson credited with his murder plans, and draw your own conclusions.

Today is August 9, 2020.

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On this day in 1866, Matthew Alexander Henson, the first person to reach the geographic North Pole, was born in Maryland in the United States.

Learn about his friendship with Arctic explorer, Robert Peary, and how ego and prejudice ruined their intimate friendship.

Today is August 8, 2020.

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On this day in 1560, Elizabeth Báthory, a notorious serial killer and Hungarian aristocrat, was born.

Hear a sampling of her horrific crimes and how the FBI standardizes the classification of serial killers today

Today is August 7, 2020.

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On this day in 1809, Alfred Tennyson, the famous English poet, was born in Somersby, Lincolnshire, England.

Learn how his poetry could become deeply personal and simple when he wasn’t writing about diplomatic visits and used poetry to experience life.

Today is August 6, 2020.

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On this day in 1962, Marilyn Monroe is found dead at her home.

Learn how her death was not easily accepted as a suicide or accidental, remaining shrouded in conspiracy to this day.

Today is August 5, 2020.

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On this day in 1892,  Lizzie Borden’s father and stepmother are found hacked to death in their home in Fall River, Massachusetts.

Listen to the transcript of her first questioning by police and the odd circumstances that somehow caused her to completely miss a brutal ax murder happening in her own home.

Today is August 4, 2020.

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On this day in 1936, Jesse Owens wins the 100 meter dash at the Berlin Olympics in Nazi Germany.

Listen to the New York Times announcing the win and how the world looked at Hilter’s high hopes crushed on the sidelines.

Today is August 3, 2020.

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