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Michigan joined the union in 1837. Before colonization, indigenous populations lived in the area longer than recorded history. These populations included the Ojibwe (also called … Read more

Shoes have been around for a while. Like, a long while. Evidence suggests people started protecting their feet as long as 50,000 years ago, especially … Read more

You probably don’t think too much about how much toilets cost, but anyone who’s built a bathroom knows just how pricey they can be. Interestingly, … Read more

When you think about pencils, you probably don’t think of crazy-high price tags. And you’d be pretty spot-on — most pencils are very cheap. The … Read more

It’s predicted that by 2023, there will be over 1.25 billion credit card holders. The four major networks are VISA, American Express, MasterCard, and Discover. … Read more

The history of the Fabergé egg began in the late-1800s with the Russian royal family’s love of artisanship and pretty things. Tsar Alexander III commissioned … Read more

The world hasn’t always had jeans. Before the late 19th century, people wore other kinds of pants that were less durable. But that would change … Read more

In the United States alone, about 34.1 million adults are active smokers, making up about 14% of the total population. The average pack of cigarettes … Read more

Beds may not seem like huge expenditures for the average household, but many comfort experts recommend spending more on a bed than anything else you … Read more

In the world of pricey sneakers, Kanye West’s Yeezys are among the most expensive and the most collectible. After launching his shoe line in 2009, … Read more