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A Christmas Story That Almost Wasn't

December 21, 2025

In 1965, CBS executives were not happy with the first cut of "A Charlie Brown Christmas. " They thought it was too slow, not funny enough, and too religious. The producers agreed, feeling they had ruined Peanuts. The special had been made quickly and on a tight budget, and the executives were worrie

technology

Tech Legends Break Bread: Gates and Torvalds Finally Meet

June 26, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, two tech giants, Bill Gates and Linus Torvalds, recently shared a meal together. This meeting is quite notable because, in the past, Microsoft had some strong words against Linux, calling it a "cancer. " Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft, and Torvalds, the creator of

science

Plant Power: Unlocking the Secrets of Alpinia uraiensis

April 27, 2025

The plant Alpinia uraiensis is a unique species found only in Taiwan. It has been studied for its essential oils, which are found in various parts of the plant. These oils have been shown to have strong antioxidant and antifungal properties. To extract these oils, a process called hydrodistillatio

sports

A Remarkable Comeback: Canucks Defy Odds in Thrilling Hockey Showdown

April 9, 2025

The Vancouver Canucks pulled off a stunning comeback in a game that will be remembered for years. They were on the brink of elimination, trailing the Dallas Stars 5-2 with just a minute left on the clock. Most teams would have thrown in the towel, but not the Canucks. They showed incredible resilien

health

How One Man's Life Changed Healthcare

March 18, 2025

In the 1980s, a scientist worked with a two-time Nobel laureate. This scientist was Jeffrey Bland. He was part of the Linus Pauling Institute of Science and Medicine. They were trying to figure out how vitamins and other nutrients could help people stay healthy and avoid diseases. The work at the i

sports

Wisconsin Set for Nebraska Showdown After Oregon Defeat

November 24, 2024

Wisconsin's football team is packing their bags and heading to Lincoln to face off against the Nebraska Cornhuskers this Saturday. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p. m. at Memorial Stadium. Last weekend, the Badgers fell short against the No. 1 Oregon Ducks, with a final score of 16-13. Despite their

technology

Linus Torvalds Says AI Tech is Mostly Hype

October 30, 2024

Linus Torvalds, a well-known Finnish software engineer, shared his opinions on AI technology during an open-source event in Vienna. The creator of the Linux kernel isn’t impressed with the current state of AI. He believes that 90% of what we hear about AI is just marketing, and only 10% is real. Mo