The true story behind Abraham Lincoln’s beard
It is probably the most famous beard in American history. There are more portraits of it than any other beard. Right now, you probably have a couple folded in your wallet and several jingling in […]
Fun fact: ‘Toto’ made more than other ‘Wizard of Oz’ actors
In the midst of the Great Depression, a small abandoned Cairn terrier puppy was adopted by a lovely German couple. This puppy was so traumatized she hid under a bed for weeks. But when she […]
It’s amazing pigeons ever survive to adulthood
Birds are known for building incredible nests and raising their young in them. Then there are pigeons. The notoriously lazy birds take a “that’ll do, I’m going to clock off early” approach when building a […]
2-year-old orders 31 cheeseburgers from DoorDash
You just can’t trust toddlers. Texas mom Kelsey Burkhalter Golden learned this the hard way. The young mother was working on the computer when her 2-year-old son, Barrett, grabbed her phone to take pictures — she […]
Here’s how they’re making fun of the Fourth of July in Poland
So, get this. There is a group in Poland called 4th of July LARP that has recreated an American trailer park just outside the capital city of Warsaw. LARP (short for live-action role-playing) is basically playing dress-up for grownups. […]
Internet Explorer has died & someone had a headstone made
Internet Explorer, the love-to-hate web browser from Microsoft, has died. Explorer was 26. In a move to focus on its faster browser, Microsoft Edge, Microsoft ended support for its once-omnipresent Internet Explorer. It’s not […]
Internet Explorer is dead & someone commissioned a headstone
Internet Explorer, the love-to-hate web browser from Microsoft, has died. Explorer was 26. In a move to focus on its faster browser, Microsoft Edge, Microsoft ended support for its once-omnipresent Internet Explorer. It’s not that […]
Elvis Presley once flew to Denver for this 8,000 calorie sandwich
Was Elvis Presley even human? He was impossibly talented, almost fatally handsome, and boy, could he dance. Yet, Elvis had another talent that seemed to be his true passion. “The King” was untouchably epic about […]
Love cats? Thank the Vikings
Danger! Danger! Vikings ahead! This time they’ve brought small furry creatures that look quite condescending! Vikings are often portrayed as bloodthirsty, violent barbarians in literature and television, but most were farmers and sailors who liked […]
7-Up used to contain this common antidepressant
During the 20th century, most soft drinks in America were boosted with something other than sugar. We all know Coca-Cola started with a dash of cocaine to give consumers a “lift”; Pepsi contained pepsin, a […]