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Sports BettingThe Bradley Act, passed in 1992, outlawed sports gambling in American states where it wasn't already legal. However, a 2018 Supreme Court decision spurred the legalization of online gambling state by state, turning sports betting into a multibillion-dollar industry that's legal in 47 states and the District of Columbia.
Gambling in America dates back to the colonial era, but religious movements in the 19th and early-20th centuries successfully pushed to outlaw gambling in much of the US, though it continued in New Orleans, on riverboat casinos, and on the black market. Nevada legalized gambling in 1931 to generate revenue during the Great Depression and paved the way for Las Vegas to become the gaming capital of the US.
Critics of the rising industry say sports betting has become a serious social problem in the US, especially for boys and young men. Explore Sports Betting
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The Pete Rose scandal was exposed by Sports IllustratedIn the spring of 1984, a reporter at Sports Illustrated answered a call on the newsroom tip line claiming player/manager Pete Rose was gambling on baseball games. That March, the magazine published the bombshell report that led Major League Baseball to investigate and then ban Rose for life. Sports IllustratedThe lifetime costs of caring for a dog can run anywhere from $16,440 to $52,075The cost depends on the dog's breed, size, and ongoing health conditions, according to a recent Rover survey. Tactics such as purchasing dog food in bulk and asking for a generic version of your dog's prescription medications can help reduce costs. KiplingerDickens' pet inspired Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Raven'Dickens had a pet raven named Grip and made him a character in the novel "Barnaby Rudge: a Tale of the Riots of Eighty." Poe reviewed the work and suggested the raven should play a bigger role. A few years later, he fixed the problem himself when he wrote his most famous poem, "The Raven." The bird is preserved at the Free Library Philadelphia. Atlas ObscuraAdults may lose roughly 3% of their muscle mass each decade after 30That muscle loss, formally referred to as sarcopenia [saar-ko-pee-nee-uh], averages 3% to 5%, depending on physical activity. These losses can progress with age, but resistance training helps combat some of this natural degradation. US Department of Health and Humans Services - Office on Women's HealthHow goldfish cause significant environmental damage when releasedResearchers have found that goldfish cause "regime shifts" in habitats as they search for food in places like lake beds, kicking up sediment that muddies the water and disrupts small invertebrates. They can also outcompete native species to further destabilize existing food webs. NautilusRead the 1963 study testing out an ancient Egyptian pregnancy urine testThe study sought to test out the ancient Egyptian approach of having a woman urinate on barley and wheat seeds to ascertain pregnancy status. Surprisingly, the research concluded that pregnant women's urine did promote growth of cereal grains the majority of the time; nonpregnant women's urine did not. Unfortunately, the sex of the child could not be accurately predicted based on which crop grew. National Library of MedicineChocolate can be deadly in humans, but only after consuming extraordinary quantitiesBased on tests with mice, the lethal dose of chocolate is estimated to be no more than 1,000 mg/kg. This means that the lethal dose of dark chocolate for the average US adult is about 6.5 kilograms (14.33 pounds), or about 8,300 Hershey's kisses, in one sitting. IFLScienceLess common types of radioactive decay include emitting neutrons and antimatterThrough neutron emission, one or more neutrons are ejected from atoms that have far fewer protons. Neutrons can also be released by artificially inducing the fission, or separation, of a large atomic nucleus into smaller ones. During beta-plus decay, a positron—the antimatter version of an electron—is produced when a proton turns into a neutron. Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety AgencyNasal hairs, called vibrissae, help protect the body from particulate matter and other dirtThe nose structure plays a key role in filtering air before it enters our lungs and makes sure that the air temperature and humidity are also suitable for the body. Peter CasanoOne baker is likely responsible for several of New York's earliest pizzeriasFilippo Milone established at least six pizzerias in New York, including one that would later be called Lombardi's, widely considered to be the city's (and the country's) first pizza establishment. Milone died in 1924, leaving no children to tell his story. Researcher Peter Regas unearthed a 1903 advertisement, pictured below, from an Italian-language New York newspaper. US Pizza MuseumA gallery of famous artists and their dogsPicasso often featured his photographer's dog, Lump, in paintings, due to an unusually close connection. George O'Keeffe adopted chow chows as companions and protectors in the New Mexico desert. See the pets of Lucian Freud, Frida Kahlo, and more. DailyArt MagazineAnimals get SAD—especially those in zoos, like pandasGiant pandas in locations outside their evolved latitudinal range (from southeast Asia to northern regions around Beijing) exhibit more sluggish behavior, even when they were born there. Researchers have observed that similar sensitivities to "photoperiods" (or time with light) impacts many animals, including birds, insects, and our pets. (Nautilus imposes a metered paywall.) NautilusPeter Brueghel's 'Hunters in the Snow' depicts winter beauty and hardshipThe Dutch painter and printmaker is known for centering ordinary subjects at a time when protestant iconoclasts protested religious images and reduced the Church's role as an arts patron. The famous painting is often viewed as a cozy winter scene, but reveals the difficulties of harsh winters during the Little Ice Age in Europe. Great Art ExplainedThe Chernobyl exclusion zone has become a unique wildlife refugeWithin the area—roughly the size of Yosemite National Park—animals such as wolves, bears, and feral dogs descended from the pets left behind have gradually adapted to low-level radiation. Eastern tree frogs in the area have darker skin than usual, which may have helped protect them from ionizing radiation. Tiny MattersChildhood memes like '67' existed before the internetKids saying "67" and then erupting in laughter may have been popularized by social media, but childhood rhymes, songs, and jokes that confuse adults have always existed. Iona and Peter Opie studied the phenomena, publishing numerous books on the topic from the 1950s through the 1980s. Atlas Obscura'Freakonomics' celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2025The book 'Freakonomics' arguably changed the business landscape when it came out, and has since evolved into other forms of media and a cultural phenomenon. SpotifyHorror exploded as a commercial literary genre in the late 1960sIra Levin’s 1967 novel “Rosemary’s Baby” showed publishers horror was a viable commercial genre. That was proven again in 1971, with William Peter Blatty’s “The Exorcist” and again in 1974 with Stephen King’s “Carrie.” The books dealt with societal fears (the occult, drugs, sex) during a time of political upheaval. NPRCats evolved from arid land animals, contributing to their aversion to waterAlthough positive water experiences can make some cats water-loving, they usually self-clean, making baths unnecessary. Popular ScienceLegendary venture capitalist Peter Thiel once wrote that 'competition is for losers'With Peter Thiel's "Monopoly Theory," the Founders Fund partner argued that investing in companies that create new categories, rather than those that compete with other businesses in existing ones, is a best practice in venture capital. Knowledge at Wharton'Jaws' creators regret making sharks the monstersBoth Peter Benchley, the author of the original 1974 novel, and Steven Spielberg, the director of the blockbuster film based on it, acknowledge that the film's popularity has led to the stigmatization of the mostly harmless creatures. Popular ScienceHumans have used bioluminescence as a means of military advantageDuring World War I, the British Navy sank a German U-boat after spotting the blue light forming at the sides and in the wake of the boat. Jellyfish slime was applied to a Roman walking stick for nighttime guidance, while bioluminescent fungi in Indonesia fulfilled the same purpose. Hakai MagazineSpringsteen's nickname 'the Boss' began as a jokeSpringsteen's E Street bandmates originally called him the "Gut Bomb King" because of his affinity for candy. He hated the name and jokingly began calling himself "the Boss" instead. When critics began digging into Springsteen's backstory after the success of "Born to Run," they unearthed the nickname. American SongwriterAnnie Taylor tested her Falls barrel by sending her cat firstBefore her 1901 plunge over Niagara Falls, Annie Edson Taylor sent her cat inside a barrel as a test. The cat survived—and later posed with her in post-stunt photos. Niagara Falls USAThe greatest HBO performances, rankedCarrie Bradshaw, Selina Meyer, Tony Soprano: The list of standout HBO characters is endless. The network is known for fantastic writing and even better acting from the likes of Michael K. Williams, Kieran Culkin, Edie Falco, and hundreds of other A-listers. (Some users may experience a paywall.) VarietyWhat we can learn about political change from the French RevolutionThe French Revolution of 1789 is remembered for its enduring ideals: liberty, equality, and justice. It also grappled with populism, media manipulation, and the rise of totalitarianism, culminating in the violence of the Reign of Terror. This article argues that the Revolution’s legacy is complex: it remains an inspiration for those seeking justice and equality, but also serves as a warning about the risks of extremism and the fragility of democracy. AeonWhy the bioremediation of plastic and other synthetic materials is challengingIdeonella sakaiensis, a bacterium found in recycling plant sludge in 2016, was the first organism seen to possess enzymes that could break down PET, a type of plastic. Researchers continue to search for microbes to expand bioremediation efforts to other types of plastic, but weakening the chemical bonds in many of these materials requires temperatures lethal to most microbes. TED-EdA sleep expert discusses the broad benefits of quality restIn this three-part series, renowned sleep expert Matthew Walker and doctor Peter Attia explore the role of sleep in memory consolidation and mental health, and the detrimental effects of chronic lack of sleep. The latter has been linked to increased risk of dementia, hypertension, and more. Peter AttiaDylan influenced many of his contemporariesDylan’s groundbreaking approach to songwriting didn’t just change his career; it changed the trajectory of American popular music. This podcast from the National Association of Music Merchants’ oral history project features interviews with several Dylan compatriots and fans–including Pete Seeger, Emmylou Harris, and Robbie Robertson–who detail how Dylan changed their careers and how they viewed songwriting. The Music History ProjectEverything you need to know about the Tomb of Saint PeterThe Tomb of Saint Peter lies in Vatican City, a city-state surrounded by Rome, Italy. This comprehensive video explains the history of the apostle’s burial site and the brand-new technological developments surrounding it. Start your journey in Ancient Rome, learning how the Vatican got its name, and end with Microsoft’s AI technology that allows curious people from all around the world the ability to tour and interact with the space. Manuel BravoEd Sabol's vision of NFL Films impacted how sports were filmedWhen the NFL put out a bid to film the 1962 NFL Championship Game, Ed Sabol promised NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle his higher price tag would be worth it. Sabol’s style of fixed high shots, close-ups of players, and fans in the stands revolutionized how sporting events are filmed, influenced moviemakers like Ron Howard, and gave birth to NFL Films. Canton RepositoryPete Rozelle made football an American obsessionThere have been eight NFL commissioners in the league’s 100-plus year history, but none of them changed the league quite like Pete Rozelle. This 1984 New York Times Magazine profile looks back at the substantial changes Rozelle brought to the league since he took the job in 1960, as well as the challenges he faced while in office. NYT Magazine
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