July 29, 2026 - When Mars Changed, Middle-earth Began, and Cadillac Became a Giant

Wednesday, July 29 — National Lasagna DaySometimes history changes because someone discovers something new. Sometimes it changes because someone imagines something that doesn't exist yet. And sometimes it changes because someone makes a huge business decision.Today, we look at the moment Mariner 4 gave humanity its first close-up look at Mars and completely changed what we thought we knew about the Red Planet. Then we step into Middle-earth as J.R.R. Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring introduces readers to a world that would become one of the most influential fantasy creations ever written. Finally, we explore the 1909 decision that brought Cadillac into General Motors and helped shape the future of American automobiles.We also celebrate the birthday of Walter Hunt, the inventor behind the safety pin and one of history's most creative problem solvers.History has a funny way of hiding world-changing moments inside photographs, manuscripts, business deals, and simple pieces of wire.WaitThatsRandom.com