670/701 Couple found not legally married after pastor failed to file license.
A couple from California believed they were married for 48 years after their 1964 wedding, but discovered they were never legally married because the pastor failed to submit their marriage license to the county record office.
669/701 Rockstar fueled GTA’s controversy to boost sales through targeted outrage.
When launching the original Grand Theft Auto in 1997, Rockstar Games and its PR consultant Max Clifford deliberately alerted right-wing newspapers and politicians to the game’s violent content. This manufactured outrage led to negative headlines and public debate, making the game infamous and driving its early popularity and sales.
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668/701 Prince’s forgotten vault held 8,000 songs, needed safecracker’s help.
When musician Prince passed away, he left behind a vault filled with nearly 8,000 unreleased songs, but he had forgotten the combination. Standing 6.5 feet tall, several feet wide, and weighing 6,000 pounds, the enormous vault had to be opened by a professional safecracker.
667/701 Gas stoves emit benzene, increasing indoor cancer risk.
Gas stoves emit benzene, a known carcinogen, into homes during use. A 2023 Stanford University study found that using a single gas burner or oven can raise indoor benzene levels above those found in secondhand tobacco smoke. These elevated levels can persist for hours and spread throughout the home, even reaching bedrooms. The study also noted that common ventilation methods, like range hoods, are often ineffective at eliminating benzene exposure.
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666/701 Slate Truck: Affordable, minimalist electric pickup with DIY customization.
The Slate Truck is a simple, low-cost electric pickup manufactured in the USA. It features no paint, no stereo, and no touchscreen. Pricing starts at around $27,500 before incentives and could drop below $20,000 after tax credits.
665/701 Sweden plants two trees per cut, doubling forest biomass.
Sweden is increasing its forest biomass even as one of the world’s top paper exporters, because strict laws require planting at least two trees for every one cut down, and active management has doubled forest volume over the last century.
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664/701 German renters often move with their self-installed kitchens.
In Germany, it’s common for tenants to take their entire kitchen—including cabinets and appliances—when moving to a new home. This happens because many rental apartments don’t come with built-in kitchens, so tenants install their own and often take them along when relocating.
663/701 High-voltage static shocks are harmless due to low current, duration.
Static electricity shocks can involve voltages exceeding 20,000 volts but are harmless due to their extremely low current and brief duration. These discharges occur in mere microseconds, preventing significant harm.
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662/701 The U.S. canceled Texas’s Superconducting Super Collider in 1993 after spending $2 billion.
The U.S. initiated the Superconducting Super Collider in Texas to build the world’s most powerful particle accelerator, intended to surpass CERN’s Large Hadron Collider. After spending about $2 billion, the project was canceled in October 1993 due to rising costs and funding challenges.
661/701 Subway co-founder Peter Buck’s $5 billion bequest to his foundation bolsters its philanthropic initiatives, including education and land conservation.
Peter Buck, co-founder of Subway, bequeathed his 50% ownership of the company to the Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation (PCLB) upon his passing in 2021. This significant donation, estimated at $5 billion, has enabled the foundation to expand its philanthropic efforts, supporting causes such as education, land conservation, and contributions to organizations like the Internet Archive.
