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We have a rather entertaining edition for you today.

Dive into a breakdown of great advertising from Patagonia, discover what Spotify have been up to, split your sides laughing at a Swedish author's creative process, and more.

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8 Things That Happened On This Day - 10 May
  • 1872 - Victoria Woodhull becomes the first woman nominated for President of the United States πŸ—³οΈ

  • 1899 - Fred Astaire, American dancer and film star known for his graceful steps and elegant performances, is born πŸ•Ί

  • 1908 - The first Mother's Day is observed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, establishing a new tradition of celebrating motherhood 🌼

  • 1924 - J. Edgar Hoover is appointed the first Director of the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), a role he would hold for nearly five decades πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™‚οΈ

  • 1940 - Winston Churchill becomes Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, leading the country through the challenging times of World War II πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

  • 1960 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves the first commercially produced birth control pill πŸ’Š

  • 1994 - Nelson Mandela is inaugurated as South Africa's first black president, marking a significant milestone in the country's fight against apartheid πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦

  • 1994 - The Channel Tunnel, also known as the Chunnel, opens, connecting the UK and France by rail under the English Channel πŸš‡

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