Author: Jason Mitchell
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Radio City’s Mighty Wurlitzer Has 4,178 Pipes. Subtle It Is Not.
Radio City Music Hall’s Mighty Wurlitzer has 4,178 pipes and is the largest theater organ Wurlitzer ever built. Here’s what the famous 1932 instrument actually is.
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Ball Mason Jars Aren’t Made by Ball. Corporate History Is Weird.
Ball Mason jars still carry the Ball name, but Ball Corporation sold its home-canning business in 1993. Newell Brands makes the genuine jars today.
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Greeting Cards Are Too Expensive. I Found a $9 Card.
I found a $9 birthday card for my nephew and immediately began questioning the entire greeting-card economy. Then CVS points ruined my argument.
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Marty the Supermarket Robot Is Helpful. I Still Hate It.
Marty the supermarket robot scans spills and shelves. I know it is useful. I still hate turning a corner and finding those googly eyes behind me.
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Why Vessel Closed—and How It Reopened
Vessel closed after a series of deaths and reopened in October 2024 with new safety barriers and limited access to upper sections.
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Christ of the Ozarks: History, Design and Controversies
Christ of the Ozarks is a 65.5-foot statue in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, sculpted by Emmet Sullivan and dedicated in 1966.
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Loretto Staircase: Legend, Builder Evidence and History
Santa Fe’s Loretto Staircase dates to 1878. Chapel tradition tells of a mysterious carpenter, while historical evidence points to Francois-Jean Rochas.