A lot of people are out shopping today, so we'll look at the history of the unsung hero of all that fast and furious commerce, the bar code. Plus: If you’re in the community of Ariel, Washington, you might be marking DB Cooper Day.

Scan here: Endowed professor delves into the history of the barcode (Clemson)

A hijacker holiday in Washington (BBC)

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