Laika, the Canine Space Pioneer
"This dog may well be the forerunner that points the way to journeys to the moon." Before man sent a monkey into space, there was Laika, a stray Husky mix scientists found on the streets of Moscow. Small and calm, the Russians thought the pup was the perfect candidate for space travel. That’s how Laika became a pioneer in the great Space Race.
Retrospectacle: Flagpole Sitting
It was a fad that became all the rage in 1924: flagpole sitting. It reached new heights when, ... more
First Locomotive
The first passenger steam locomotive operated in northeast England and made its maiden voyage ... more
