Bizarre historical laws that were once taken completely seriously In Tudor England, citizens were legally required to practice longbow archery on Sundays after church services, and failure to comply could result in punishment. While this […]
Whatever happened to Andrea Barber? Andrea Barber became synonymous with one of television’s most memorable comedic sidekicks through her role as Kimmy Gibbler, the quirky, annoying next-door neighbor on Full House, which ran from 1987 […]
U.S. foreclosure rates: States with the lowest foreclosure activity In September 2025, foreclosure activity across the U.S. edged down slightly from the previous month but remained higher than a year ago, according to ATTOM Data. […]
Whatever happened to Bridget Fonda? Bridget Fonda became an established star of 1990s cinema through memorable roles in films like Single White Female (1992), Point of No Return (1993), and Jackie Brown (1997), carrying forward […]
Whatever happened to Carrie Henn? Carrie Henn became an instant icon in science fiction cinema through her role as Rebecca “Newt” Jordan in James Cameron’s Aliens (1986). She delivered one of the most memorable child […]
Things we all did in the ’70s that would get Gen Z canceled The 1970s represented a decade defined by disco, environmental awakening, and lingering post-war social structures, where polyester leisure suits and shag carpeting […]
Whatever happened to Mara Wilson? Mara Wilson became one of the most beloved child stars of the 1990s through her roles in iconic family films that defined childhood for an entire generation. She starred as […]
States with the highest credit card identity theft risk Identity theft reports involving a credit card grew by 7.8% in 2024, confirming credit card fraud as the most commonly reported form of identity theft, according […]
When privacy didn’t exist: The shared family phone and mixtapes in 80s TV The household phone in the 1980s was an immovable, shared appliance, often a beige or brown rotary unit wall-mounted in the kitchen, […]
Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed: From Hollywood to the farm Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed became household names through their roles in massive entertainment franchises, with Somerhalder starring as Damon Salvatore in The Vampire Diaries […]
The U.S. states battling the highest car theft rates While national vehicle thefts decreased by 23% in the first half of 2025 according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), this positive trend masks critical […]
Whatever happened to Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen? Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen became the most recognizable child stars of the 1990s, building an entertainment empire that began when they shared the role of Michelle Tanner on […]
The cost of eating: Ranking U.S. cities by grocery spending as a share of income Grocery prices have continued rising recently due to general inflation and supply issues affecting individual items. For example, bird flu […]
Toxic masculinity as heroism: The unchecked, hyper-competent savior The 1980s television landscape celebrated a particular brand of masculinity through protagonists whose heroic status was validated by their ability to operate outside social and legal boundaries, […]
Whatever happened to Angus T. Jones? Angus T. Jones became one of television’s highest-paid child actors through his role as Jake Harper on the massively successful sitcom Two and a Half Men, which ran from […]
The fading smoke: Health awareness in 1980s television The depiction of casual, consequence-free smoking and general disregard for public health in 1980s television reflects a societal delay in adopting modern health standards, treating long-term risks […]
The local anomaly: Why Illinois fought a rise amidst national decline The Illinois vehicle theft situation in 2023 stands in stark contrast to the broader national trend, creating a puzzling anomaly that demands closer examination […]
Whatever happened to Shirley Temple? Shirley Temple became the most famous child star in Hollywood history during the 1930s, her dimpled smile and golden curls offering Depression-era America something it desperately needed: hope wrapped in […]
These are the most stolen cars in America Vehicle thefts in the United States fell 23% during the first six months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, with 334,114 vehicles reported stolen, […]
Top 10 most affordable places to live in Utah Utah ranks as the 9th least affordable state for homebuyers, with a median home sale price of $634,200 and a median household income of $93,421, resulting […]
Whatever happened to Jonathan Taylor Thomas? Jonathan Taylor Thomas, known universally as JTT, became one of the biggest teen idols of the 1990s through his role as middle son Randy Taylor on the massively successful […]
Whatever happened to Rick Moranis? Rick Moranis became one of the most beloved comedic actors of the 1980s and early 1990s through memorable performances in iconic films, including Ghostbusters, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, Little […]
These states have the highest car theft rates Vehicle thefts in the United States decreased by 23% during the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, with 334,114 vehicles reported stolen, […]
Is 80s popstar Michael Damian still young and restless? Michael Damian achieved dual fame in the 1980s through his role as Danny Romalotti on the long-running soap opera The Young and the Restless and his […]
When sitcoms normalized sexism: How 80s TV failed women The 1980s sitcom landscape, while producing beloved shows that remain popular in syndication, was built on casual sexism that normalized harmful stereotypes and objectification of women […]
From the Brat Pack to the Police Academy: 80s actors who shifted careers The 1980s created a generation of actors who became household names through iconic teen comedies, action films, and television shows that defined […]
The local anomaly: Why Illinois fought a rise amidst national decline The Illinois vehicle theft situation in 2023 stands in stark contrast to the broader national trend, creating a puzzling anomaly that demands closer examination […]
The cheapest places to live in Arizona (2025) Arizona’s major metros, especially Phoenix and Tucson, have seen rising housing costs that have priced many buyers out of the market, making affordable alternatives more critical than […]
Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, oh my! How to take the scare out of holiday budgets The holidays are full of fun, but they also bring unexpected costs that can strain budgets. From candy and costumes to […]
The Rocky Horror Picture Show: 10 reasons it became a cult phenomenon The Rocky Horror Picture Show premiered in 1975 as a musical comedy horror film that initially confused critics and audiences, resulting in a […]