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Daniel Ganninger

Where Was Lincoln’s Bodyguard at Ford’s Theatre?

President Lincoln had only one guard protecting him the night of his assassination, and that guard went missing when Lincoln needed him most

5 min read3 hours ago

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Where Was Lincoln’s Bodyguard at Ford’s Theatre?

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The Coldest Matter in the Universe is Right Here On Earth

Scientists have created something so cold that it is difficult to even comprehend, and it’s the coldest matter in the universe.

5 min read5 days ago

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The Coldest Matter in the Universe is Right Here On Earth

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Daniel Ganninger

The Truth About ‘Close Door’ Elevator Buttons

The ‘close door’ button on an elevator doesn’t do what you would expect it to do.

3 min readMay 25, 2024

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Why Are There Tiny Black Dots Around the Edges of a Windshield?

Why is there a black band and tiny black dots around the edges of a windshield, and what purpose do they serve?

2 min readMay 21, 2024

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The Amazing Escape of Three Brothers Across the Berlin Wall

The quest for freedom was too great for three East German brothers, who escaped East Berlin at different times over the span of 14 years.

5 min readMay 19, 2024

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The Amazing Escape of Three Brothers Across the Berlin Wall

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Behind the Painting: The Story of American Gothic

The surprising story, and interesting facts, behind the famous painting, American Gothic.

7 min readMay 14, 2024

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Behind the Painting: The Story of American Gothic

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The Love Bug — How a 26-Year-Old Created One of the World’s Most Destructive Computer Viruses

The Love Bug computer virus is considered one of the most destructive of all time, and its creator had no idea how far it would spread.

4 min readMay 11, 2024

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The Love Bug — How a 26-Year-Old Created One of the World’s Most Destructive Computer Viruses

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The Intriguing Mystery of the Somerton Man

A well-dressed man was found dead on Somerton Beach in 1948. No one knew who he was until a plausible explanation surfaced 73 years later.

7 min readMay 7, 2024

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The Accidental Invention of the Post-It Note

We might never have had Post-It Notes if a scientist hadn’t stumbled upon what initially seemed like a failed experiment.

3 min readMay 4, 2024

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The Accidental Invention of the Post-It Note

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One of the World’s Largest Living Advertisements

Studebaker holds the title of having one of the world’s largest living advertisements.

3 min readApr 29, 2024

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One of the World’s Largest Living Advertisements

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