The beloved Popsicle began in 1905 with 10-year-old Frank Epperson, who accidentally left a cup of soda mix and a stirring stick outside on a cold San Francisco night. Years later, Epperson patented his invention as the “Epsicle,” but it was his young son who coined the far catchier name “Popsicle.”

On October 3, 1789, George Washington issued his Thanksgiving proclamation, designating for “the People of the United States a day of public thanks-giving” to be held on “Thursday the 26th day of November,” 1789, marking the first national celebration of a holiday that has become commonplace in today's households.

Area code 515 was established in 1947 and covers the central region of Iowa, including active cities such as Ames, Des Moines, and West Des Moines.

You never know what you're gonna get." "Forrest Gump" (1994)