Whatever happened to Ariana Richards? As the Daily Mail reported in 2015, Ariana Richards recalled her “Jurassic Park” experience by saying, “Truly, the entire experience of making ‘Jurassic Park’ was one big adventure from beginning […]
Whatever happened to 7th Heaven super-star Beverley Mitchell? Beverley Mitchell spent 11 years charming television audiences as Lucy Camden, the earnest middle child on the family drama 7th Heaven. When the show wrapped in 2007, […]
Meet the famous twin who’s living the “Suite Life” post-Disney Most former Disney Channel stars follow predictable paths after their contracts end, but Dylan Sprouse chose something decidedly different. The actor who charmed millions as […]
The secret behind Leonardo DiCaprio’s success? A fiercely protective mom Leonardo DiCaprio remains one of Hollywood’s most recognizable faces, but his journey to stardom began in circumstances far removed from the glitz of Tinseltown. The […]
Delaware’s ban on dog and cat fur trade: Protecting pets from exploitation Delaware law prohibits the sale, barter, or offering for sale of the fur or hair of a domestic dog or cat, as well […]
Everyday things 90s kids did that would baffle Gen Z and Gen Alpha The distinct sound of a dial-up modem screeching its way to connection, the joy of successfully renting the VHS tape everyone wanted […]
Ron Howard: From Opie Taylor to $200 million production empire Ron Howard became a household name as child actor Opie Taylor on The Andy Griffith Show from 1960 to 1968, then solidified his fame playing […]
Mayim Bialik: From Blossom to neuroscience Ph.D. to Big Bang Theory payday Mayim Bialik became a household name in the 1990s playing the title role on NBC’s sitcom Blossom, where she portrayed a witty teenager […]
Jim Carrey: From living in a van to Hollywood legend Jim Carrey became one of Hollywood’s most beloved comedic actors through iconic roles in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, The Mask, and Dumb and Dumber, transforming […]
Nostalgia vs. negligence: The unthinkable freedom of the ’80s latchkey kid The “Latchkey Kid” era, spanning the 1970s through 1990s, was defined by children possessing unprecedented daily freedom, wandering neighborhoods unsupervised, and managing household responsibilities […]
Alaska made it officially illegal to wake a sleeping bear: Here’s why Alaska law prohibits waking a sleeping bear, even to take a photo, addressing one of the state’s most dangerous wildlife interactions, in which […]
Whatever happened to Jeff Cohen? Jeff Cohen became instantly recognizable through his role as Lawrence “Chunk” Cohen in the beloved adventure film The Goonies (1985), where his portrayal of the clumsy, lovable friend, famous for […]
Whatever happened to Jennifer Stone? Jennifer Stone became a beloved figure to Disney Channel viewers through her role as Harper Finkle, the quirky, fashion-forward best friend of Selena Gomez’s Alex Russo on Wizards of Waverly […]
How one controversial ad downsized an appetite suppressant company (& not in a good way) Ayds Reducing Plan Candy was a successful appetite-suppressant product introduced in the United States around 1940, marketed with the cheerful […]
Whatever happened to Karyn Parsons? Karyn Parsons became a household name through her role as Hilary Banks, the vain, fashion-obsessed eldest daughter on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, which ran from 1990 to 1996 and […]
Sylvester Stallone: From Hell’s Kitchen poverty to Hollywood legend Sylvester Stallone was born in Hell’s Kitchen, one of New York City’s toughest neighborhoods, where complications during his birth at a charity hospital left him with […]
Why people thought Pepsi’s Kendall Jenner ad was tasteless Pepsi released one of the most universally condemned advertisements in modern marketing history in 2017 when it featured Kendall Jenner leaving a photoshoot to join a […]
Whatever happened to Kal Penn? Kal Penn became a household name through his role as Kumar Patel in the Harold & Kumar franchise, beginning with Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004), where he […]
Nebraska’s STD marriage ban: Outdated eugenic law vs. modern reality The assertion that marrying someone while having a sexually transmitted disease is illegal in Nebraska is not entirely accurate based on current law. While this […]
When fashion brands fail: H&M and Gucci’s racist design disasters Major fashion brands have repeatedly released products featuring blatantly racist imagery, sparking widespread outrage and raising questions about how companies with massive design teams could […]
When fashion brands fail: H&M and Gucci’s racist design disasters Major fashion brands have repeatedly released products featuring blatantly racist imagery, sparking widespread outrage and raising questions about how companies with massive design teams could […]
Halle Berry: From homeless shelter to Hollywood royalty Halle Berry became one of Hollywood’s most celebrated actresses, earning an Academy Award for Best Actress in Monster’s Ball (2001) and becoming the first African American woman […]
When fashion brands fail: H&M and Gucci’s racist design disasters Major fashion brands have repeatedly released products featuring blatantly racist imagery, sparking widespread outrage and raising questions about how companies with massive design teams could […]
Maryland’s bizarre laws: From fortunetelling bans to clothesline rights Maryland implemented new laws on October 1st banning “sextortion” and gay conversion therapy. Still, numerous unusual old laws remain on the books throughout the state and […]
Freedom or exploitation? Florida lawmaker’s bizarre push to legalize dwarf-tossing A Florida legislator sparked controversy in 2011 when he filed a bill to legalize dwarf tossing in the state, according to NPR. State Representative Ritch […]
The plastic problem: An environmental blind spot in 1980s television The 1980s embraced disposable plastics not just for convenience but as symbols of American affluence and modern, fast-paced lifestyle. Television programming from the era inadvertently […]
Whatever happened to Cameron Diaz? Cameron Diaz became one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars through iconic roles in films including The Mask (1994), There’s Something About Mary (1998), Charlie’s Angels (2000), and numerous romantic comedies […]
From prairie braids to 90210 fame: A look back at Shannen Doherty’s rebellious ’90s glow-up Shannen Doherty began her career as a wholesome child actress, playing Jenny Wilder in the final seasons of Little House […]
Whatever happened to Daniel Day-Lewis? Daniel Day-Lewis became widely regarded as the most outstanding actor of his generation through intensely committed performances in films including My Left Foot (1989), There Will Be Blood (2007), and […]
Whatever happened to Charlie Korsmo? Charlie Korsmo became one of the most promising child actors of the early 1990s through memorable roles in major Hollywood productions, including Dick Tracy (1990), where he played Kid alongside […]