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Who Were the Anthem Singers of the 1975 World Series?

The good, the bad, and a star was born when Kate Smith got sick.

What Happened to All the Awnings That Once Graced Cincinnati’s Buildings?

The post-war disappearance of the beloved home cooling accessories.

How Contemporary Dance Theater Turned Cincinnati Into a Modern Dance Destination

When Jefferson James' company changed the face of dance in the Queen City.

In Old Cincinnati, April Fools’ Day Was Too Often Not A Laughing Matter

How many extreme pranksters of the past wound up in prison.

A Cincinnati Mystery: Where Is Enno Meyer’s Snarky Portrait Of Charles Taft?

Despite the satirical painting being free for Taft to take, it never joined his collection. So where did it end up?

A Merciful Death? In 1906, Cincinnatians Would Have None Of Anna Hall’s Euthanasia

The Cincinnati heiress who led the charge to legalize euthanasia nationwide.

Dr. Know: Johnny and Vickie Bench, TikTok News, and Joseph Gest

The Good Doctor uncovers the truth of Johnny and Vickie Bench, news on TikTok, and Joseph Gest's errors.

Do You Hate Daylight Saving Time? You Can Blame Cincinnati Busybody E.H. Murdock

How the National Daylight Association of Cincinnati caused the whole nation to spring forward.

Here Are Some Weird and Wonderful Histories of Cincinnati’s Most Famous Bathtubs

From Taft to Arnold's—the city has a shocking amount of bathtime lore.

When the Most Racist Movie in History Was Banned, Unbanned, Then Banned Again in...

Can a film be considered “the best movie ever made” and also be illegal? It’s already happened.

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