It’s Wednesday, September 16, 2026—and National Play-Doh Day, celebrating the childhood favorite that began its life as wallpaper cleaner.

A horse-drawn wagon arrives on Wall Street carrying a mystery that remains unsolved, while an office machine changes the way the world handles paper—with one unusually alarming accessory.

Today we explore the deadly 1920 Wall Street bombing, the revolutionary but occasionally flammable Xerox 914, and the surprisingly unfinished organization Congress officially chartered as the American Legion.

Along the way, we celebrate Peter Falk, whose unconventional path led from government efficiency expert to Lieutenant Columbo—and to the grandfather who opened the pages of The Princess Bride.

Sometimes you don’t have to be completely ready to begin; you just need enough determination—and perhaps a conveniently located Scorch Eliminator.