Scavenger

How Oprah's gift list became an essential part of the holiday season.

Michelle Delgado

Dec 18, 2019

How Betty James saved Slinky from her husband's poor choices.

Michelle Delgado

Dec 11, 2019

The woman behind the modern coffee filter.

Michelle Delgado

Dec 4, 2019

Some fun links, and an update.

Michelle Delgado

Nov 27, 2019

"When you're on one, you're up on the throne."

Michelle Delgado

Nov 20, 2019

A determined ad campaign created sweet potato casserole.

Michelle Delgado

Nov 13, 2019

How a traditional Jewish stew gave us the modern Crock Pot.

Michelle Delgado

Nov 6, 2019

Jawbreakers are bad!

Michelle Delgado

Oct 30, 2019

A popular furniture chain was once a warehouse full of chipped plates and mugs.

Michelle Delgado

Oct 23, 2019

Why Penzeys Spices spends thousands on pro-impeachment ads.

Michelle Delgado

Oct 16, 2019

Truth is stranger than fiction.

Michelle Delgado

Oct 2, 2019

How pretty rocks became a $200 billion industry.

Michelle Delgado

Sep 25, 2019

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