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 […]
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. […]