This week in 1984, 40 of the biggest pop stars in the world assembled in London to tape a charity Christmas song that became a UK record-breaker. Hear the story of their smash hit, then "raise a glass to everyone" with this liquid evidence that the world can work together in harmony.
A History Lesson With Booze ®
The Origins of ‘I Love Lucy’
Back in 1951, "I Love Lucy" debuted on CBS-TV... barely. Learn the tale and get strong armed into trying a delicious rum cocktail.
The Story of Play-Doh: From Cleaning Putty to Crafty Toy
Around this time back in 1956, an Ohio company turned a useless household product into one of the most beloved inventions ever. Learn the squishy history and enjoy a custom crimson cocktail.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and the Case of the Innocent Man
Around this time back in 1907, the greatest mystery writer ever took on a criminal case himself. Learn the history, then enjoy a curious cocktail.
Rubik’s Cube’s Puzzling Past
This month marks the 72nd birthday of the inventor of an object that infuriated millions.
How Doughnuts Got Their Holes and The Mortal Eyes
This week, back in 1847, a seafarer from Maine created one of the most popular confections in America.
The Naughty Scotty and How Richard Drew Helped the World Stick Together
Around this time back in 2007, a guy named Richard Drew was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame. Learn the sticky history and enjoy a Vermouth-based cocktail.
The Lonely Gar-Barge and The Better No Litter
Right around this time back in 1987, New Jersey became the 3rd state in the union to mandate trash recycling… and the impetus may’ve been the long and inglorious journey of the Mobro 4000 — a barge, loaded with litter, that couldn’t find a home. Hear the story, then toss back this trashy custom cocktail.
Bessie’s Biplane and The First Black Female Pilot
This week back in 1926, a great American's high-flying career came to a sudden end. We toast to Bessie Coleman's life and legacy with a moonshine-based cocktail.
The Hamburg Mule and the Hoax of the Century
This week back in 1983, a German magazine spent millions on what they thought were the genuine wartime diaries of Adolf Hitler. They were wrong.