One of the Gambino crime family leaders Carlo Gambino led the Gambino crime family between 1957 and 1976. (more) Gambino crime family Written by Michele Metych Michele Metych is a Media Editorial Specialist at Encyclopædia Britannica. Michele Metych Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience...

　　 　　Today in History is a daily newsletter from Britannica. Want to learn more about what happened on January 30, or any other day of the year? Sign up to receive the newsletter in your inbox every morning. (more) Today in History—January 30: The Impromptu Concert that Became the Beatles’ Last Written by Mic Anderson Mic Anderson is the assistant...

　　 　　Snowmaking gun A snowmaker checking the snow from a snowmaking gun on the Jester Trail at Sugarbush Resort, Warren, Vermont. (more) How Is Artificial Snow Made? Written by Erik Gregersen Erik Gregersen is a senior editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica, specializing in the physical sciences and technology. Before joining Britannica in 2007, he worked at the University of Chicago Press...

　　 　　Daymond John Daymond John is an American entrepreneur and investor, best known as the cofounder of FUBU and a longtime investor on ABC's Shark Tank. (more) Daymond John American entrepreneur and investor Written by Adam Volle Adam Volle is a freelance writer and editor based in Atlanta, Georgia. Adam Volle Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject...

　　 　　The one and only Bob Mackie's bedazzling designs have been worn by such classic and contemporary artists as Marilyn Monroe, Judy Garland, Elton John, Tina Turner, Beyoncé, and Taylor Swift. (more) Bob Mackie The extravagant designer dressed Marilyn, Elton, and Taylor Also known as: Robert Gordon Mackie Written by Stephanie Triplett Stephanie Triplett is a freelance writer and academic...

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　　 　　How to mix it up.© Kuzmick/stock.adobe.com, © Sviatlana Barysevich/stock.adobe.com, © Jakub Krechowicz/stock.adobe.com; Photo illustration Encyclopædia Britannica, IncPaying bills late—or not paying them in full—is the fastest way to damage your credit score. That’s well understood. But your payment history isn’t the only thing credit scoring models look at. They also evaluate how you use credit, including the types of...

　　 　　The science behind white clouds Clouds look white because their tiny water droplets scatter all colors of sunlight equally, sending a balanced mix of light to our eyes. (more) Why Are Clouds White? Written by Anoushka Pant Anoushka Pant holds a degree in elementary education, with a focus on mathematics, education, and psychology, from Miranda House, University of Delhi....

　　 　　Miracle on Ice Members of the United States Olympic men's hockey team celebrating their remarkable victory over the Soviet team at the 1980 Winter Olympic Games in Lake Placid, New York, February 22, 1980. Soviet goaltender Vladimir Myshkin is at left. (more) Ice hockey at the Winter Olympics: A timeline Written by Tushaar Kuthiala Tushaar Kuthiala has over a...

　　 　　Get mistakes corrected so they don't affect your credit score.© Andrii Zastrozhnov/stock.adobe.com; Photo illustration Encyclopædia Britannica, IncYou’ve heard that a good credit score helps you avoid higher borrowing costs, denied applications, or financial plans going off track. But what if the problem with your score isn’t something you did? What if there’s an error on your credit report—an account...

　　 　　Paralympics: Snowboarding Brenna Huckaby (left) of the United States and Lisa Bunschoten of the Netherlands competing in final of the women's snowboard cross event (LL2 classification) at the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games. Both athletes are expected to compete in the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games. (more) Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games The 50th anniversary of the...

　　 　　The original Byronic hero Lord Byron, oil on canvas by Richard Westall, 1813; in the National Portrait Gallery, London. (more) List of Byronic Heroes Discover some of the most famous bad boys and antiheroes in pop culture. Written by René Ostberg René Ostberg is an associate editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica. René Ostberg Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors...