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December 29, 2023

Meet the American who created time zones, Charles F. Dowd, schoolmaster set clock for mankind

Charles F. Dowd conceived the idea of time zones in 1869 as the transcontinental railroad united the Atlantic and Pacific coasts; bringing order to the concept of time around the world.

December 20, 2023

Gifts for all seasons for faithful and patriotic Americans, from mom and pop shops with a purpose

At year-end, here are last-minute gift ideas — and gifts for all seasons — from small businesses in Israel and the U.S. that support faith, patriotism and local communities.

December 1, 2023

Meet the American who launched Cabbage Patch Kids, Xavier Roberts, dolls ignited Christmas shopping craze

Xavier Roberts, an artist from rural Georgia, created Cabbage Patch Kids in the 1970s, which then caused a consumer frenzy during the Christmas shopping season in 1983.

November 24, 2023

On this day in history, November 24, 1874, the first commercially successful barbed wire is patented

The first commercially successful barbed wire was patented by an American farmer on Nov. 24, 1874. Joseph Farwell Glidden invented the effective product.

November 15, 2023

How to navigate livestock auctions like a pro

Here are essential insights for those entering the world of livestock auctions — covering key aspects of the process, from understanding how auctions work to setting budgets.

October 20, 2023

Meet the American who gave us Nashville hot chicken, Thornton Prince, man of many passions

Thornton Prince was a legendary Nashville lothario who was served a plate of insanely hot fried chicken as revenge by a crossed lover. It's now known as Nashville hot chicken.

October 17, 2023

State Fair of Texas is crowd-packed scene of Fletcher family's deep-fried corny dogs: 'Tastes like home'

Fletcher's Original Corny Dogs have been a tradition at the State Fair of Texas since 1942, third-generation owner Amber Fletcher told Fox News Digital. Here's more about the family's food.

September 23, 2023

'Gargantuan' butcher-block wavy flag is a quarter-ton testament to power of patriotism, land of opportunity

Metal Art of Wisconsin completed its most ambitious product yet, a 10-foot-long, 500-pound butcher block American flag as the family-owned company celebrates 10 years of success.

September 22, 2023

Meet the American who snapped the first selfie, Robert Cornelius, Philadelphia vanity photo futurist

Robert Cornelius snapped the world's first selfie in Philadelphia in 1839, weeks after after the advent of photograph technology. It was a prelude to smartphone selfie phenomenon.

September 8, 2023

Meet the American who patented the drinking straw, Marvin Stone, Civil War veteran and mint julep enthusiast

Marvin Stone, a Civil War veteran who survived combat wounds, patented the paper drinking straw in 1888. His invention has enjoyed a rebirth in the 21st century.