Mackenzie Martin

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The Crock-Pot Went On Sale The Same Year NPR Debuted Original Programming

Mackenzie Martin

Launched in 1971 by Kansas City's Rival Manufacturing, the Crock-Pot was marketed not just as a convenient way to cook, but also as a revolutionary aid for working women.
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Mysterious Light Still Attracts Tourists, Despite Scientific Explanation

Mackenzie Martin

Since the 1960s, a bright white light has appeared outside a tiny town in Michigan. Local folklore held it was a ghost. Researchers found a more grounded explanation, but people still flock to see it.
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Crowds Gather Each Week In Wisconsin To Watch Their Teams Play Ball — In Snowshoes

Mackenzie Martin

Snowshoe baseball commentator Jimmy Soyck says you can't actually run in snowshoes. It's all in the shuffle.