March 2025 Collection

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"Time and a half" pay, which means 1.5 times the usual rate for overtime, came from early 20th-century labor movements and was formalized by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) of 1938.

The FLSA aimed to discourage overworking by requiring higher pay for hours over 40 per week, promoting fair labor practices. Exemptions apply to some execs, admin, and professional roles, but not to manual laborers. This was a big step in workers' rights.

Bipedalism isn't unique to humans; birds, kangaroos, and even some dinosaurs were bipeds too.

Bipedalism offers an improved field of vision, access to higher food sources, and frees up limbs for other uses. Birds walk, stand, and land on two legs, while kangaroos hop efficiently. Theropod dinosaurs like Velociraptor and T. rex were also bipedal, showcasing the diverse ways bipedalism has evolved in the animal kingdom.

The Vulcan salute from Star Trek was inspired by Leonard Nimoy's Jewish heritage, specifically the priestly blessing by Kohanim.

The salute mimics the hand gesture forming the Hebrew letter Shin (ש), symbolizing important concepts like El Shaddai and Shalom. Nimoy introduced this split-fingered gesture based on his childhood experiences in an Orthodox synagogue, making it a universal sign and blessing.

Ted Bundy used a "bones-for-time scheme," offering partial info about victims to delay his execution.

Bundy manipulated investigators by hinting at the locations of remains, but authorities grew tired of his stalling. While he confessed to 30 murders, he cryptically suggested there might be more. His cross-state crimes made the true victim count tough to pin down.

At just 17, Ronaldo joined Brazil's 1994 World Cup squad, gaining experience without playing a single match.

That year, Brazil clinched their fourth title in the first final decided by a penalty shootout, beating Italy 3–2. Goalkeeper Cláudio Taffarel’s clutch save and Roberto Baggio’s miss sealed the victory. Young Ronaldo had already scored 44 goals in 47 games for Cruzeiro.

The Game Boy Color, released in 1998, was backward compatible, letting users play original Game Boy games with added color.

Developed to counter rivals like Sega’s Game Gear, the GBC boasted 32,768 color palettes and became a hit. Combined with the Game Boy, it sold an impressive 118.69 million units worldwide, cementing Nintendo's dominance in handheld gaming.

Jabba the Hutt’s first words on the 'Return of the Jedi' set were "Bo Shuda," his Huttese greeting meaning "Greetings."

George Lucas created Huttese with inspiration from Quechua, and sound designer Ben Burtt added linguistic depth to make it feel authentic. This attention to detail brought Jabba’s slimy charm and the Star Wars universe to life.

The character John Beresford Tipton from 'The Millionaire' was fictional, created to explore how sudden wealth changes lives.

Marvin Miller’s role as Michael Anthony became so iconic that some viewers believed Tipton was real, even writing to find him. The show’s anthology format focused on new characters each episode, with Miller as the only constant, highlighting the drama of unexpected riches.

Poindexter from 'Felix the Cat' became the namesake for "nerd" or "geek," thanks to his genius persona and iconic oversized glasses.

First appearing in 1959, he was the Professor’s brainy nephew and Felix’s unlikely ally. By the 1980s, his name symbolized intelligence and social awkwardness, leaving a quirky mark on pop culture.

Human intervention in the 1930s–40s shortened the Mississippi River by over 200 miles to reduce flood risks.

Today, its length is commonly cited as 2,340 miles, but the Mississippi-Missouri River system reaches up to 3,902 miles, making it one of the world’s longest. A marvel of nature and engineering.