Lava lamps were invented in 1963 by British entrepreneur Edward Craven Walker. While he sadly passed away in 2000, the lamps initially known as “Astro Lamps” live on to this day, and not just because […]
For human beings, turning 50 can be kind of rough. It’s the time when the human body really starts slowing down, and it’s also the time when people have to go to their gastroenterologists for […]
In the United States, we contain multitudes, and by “multitudes,” we mean people who call all the same foods different things depending on what part of the country they come from. While we’d like to […]
If you were born between 1965 and 1980, congratulations. You’re a member of Generation X, the folks who brought grunge, flannel, and chronic under-employment to the masses. Much has been said about Gen Xers since […]
There’s a popular misconception that all great guitar players come from decades past. When you look at the music of people like Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen, and Duane Allman, it’s tempting to come to […]
Approximately 60% of new restaurants close within their first year, while 80% don’t reach their fifth anniversary. This shows that the restaurant business can be brutal, and failure may be more common than success. That […]
In a world full of factories, automation, and conveyor belts, many people have decided that they must settle for hastily assembled goods manufactured without the human touch. Some may even assume this is their only […]
Just like books, movies, and television shows, some foods can become the subject of a fad. And just as a very popular book, movie, or television show can fall out of favor overnight, so can […]
There was a time long ago when great damage could be done to a celebrity’s career if it became known that they indulged in cannabis. Today, with the drug legal in many states and much […]
Most musicians are only good at one thing – music. They gravitate toward that field because they have precious few other talents, with the exception of delivering pizzas or sleeping on their girlfriend’s couch. Other […]