June 23rd, 2026 — Today is National Detroit-Style Pizza Day, which somehow led us to typewriters, giant hot dogs, and a blue hedgehog.
In this episode, we look at the invention of the typewriter and why you’re probably still using its keyboard layout… a record-setting hot dog that proves humans will turn almost anything into a competition… and the North American debut of Sonic the Hedgehog, one of gaming’s most enduring icons.
Plus, the birthday of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.
A lot of today’s stories ended up becoming about staying power:
old technology,
unexpected records,
and characters that outlive their creators’ expectations.
Anyway… that’s what I ended up finding while working through June 23.