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Crystal Walter’s Plus-Size Disney Princess Art
Artist Crystal Walter reimagined familiar Disney characters in larger bodies as part of a representation-focused art project that drew wide attention in 2020.
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Natasha Owens Released “The Chosen One,” a Pro-Trump Song in 2024
Natasha Owens released the pro-Trump song “The Chosen One” in May 2024 and posted its official music video in June. Here is the dated record of…
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How Many Pencils Is Too Many? I Need a Formula
I have enough pencils to run a small school supply closet, so naturally I tried to invent a formula for how many pencils a family actually…
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I’m Drowning in Plastic Bags and I’m Not Happy
A household bag of bags has become a bag civilization, and I would like to know how many plastic bags one family is legally required to…
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The Most Mysterious Song Was Solved: FEX and “Subways of Your Mind”
The decades-long mystery was solved in November 2024: the song is “Subways of Your Mind” by the German band FEX.
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Why Did San Francisco Become a Center of LGBTQ+ Culture?
San Francisco’s LGBTQ+ history grew through migration, military-era discrimination, neighborhood formation, activism and politics over many decades.
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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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Win a $100 Amazon Gift Card — Like or Comment on a BiggleBit Pin
Enter to win a $100 Amazon Gift Card by liking or commenting on any BiggleBit Pinterest Pin. One entry per person; ends October 31, 2026.
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Benjamin Franklin Never Proposed the Turkey as America’s National Bird
Benjamin Franklin praised the turkey and criticized the bald eagle in a 1784 letter, but he never proposed replacing the eagle with a turkey.