The idea for this product partially came from William Roy DeWitt Wallace's habit of memorizing facts to impress clients while working as a travelling salesman.  
In 1965, the founder of this product purchased encyclopedia makers Funk and Wagnalls.  The modern wing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art was largely funded by the Lila Acheson Wallace Fund with money that came from this product.  The idea for this product partially came from William Roy DeWitt Wallace's habit of memorizing facts to impress clients while working as a travelling salesman.  This magazine sponsors the World Power Challenge, a middle school vocab competition.  It never accepted (*) tobacco advertisements, and its 1952 article "Cancer by the Carton" supposedly caused the largest percentage drop in cigarette consumption since the Great Depression.  Until 1998, this magazine included the table of contents on its cover.  Its recurring features include "My Most Unforgettable Character" and "Humor in Uniform".  For 10 points, name this magazine, which condenses articles from other magazines.
In 1965, the founder of this product purchased encyclopedia makers Funk and Wagnalls.  
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