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There is now only one Blockbuster video store left in America, and it’s in Bend, Oregon. It’s the end of an era. Take a moment to appreciate the past and be thankful for the technological advances that have so clearly enhanced our modern lives. 

In 2007, Congress declared the third week of July National Zookeeper Week to celebrate the hard work and professionalism of zoo and aquarium workers. Try to make it out to your local zoo this week, if only to revel in the unparalleled beauty of the natural world …

On this date in 1940, Franklin Delano Roosevelt was nominated for his third term as U.S. president. Yes, not too long ago, presidents could be elected to as many four-year terms as they wished. Today, the U.S. Constitution's 22nd Amendment limits the president to two terms, but that amendment can always be overturned by Congress. That's not a scary prospect at all, is it?  

Mark Hamill says that he prefers to watch the Star Wars movies he's not starring in. "That's why I liked Solo and Rogue One so much," he recently told Collider. "There was 100% less Hamill, so I didn't have any sort of anxiety." Anxiety? Who doesn't relish family drama, unwelcome surprises and daddy issues? 

The firefly population is on the rise despite light pollution and pesticides. With ample fireflies, you won’t need to worry about preserving them in jars!

… but at least there's a plane involved, a strong story arc, and the suspense of not knowing for certain how it's going to end. For a truly boring experience, try watching A Wrinkle in Time.