This guy snuck into a war zone to take his buddies some beer
“We are here to drink beer. We are here to kill war. We are here to laugh at the odds and live our lives so well that Death will tremble to take us.” ― Charles […]
Data shows the US has the most shark attacks in the world
Looking back as far as 1580, the U.S. is the number one shark attack hotspot is the world, a long way ahead of second-placed Australia with 1,563 and 682 attacks, respectively. You will find […]
Hit songs you may not know are covers
Music defines generations, it’s a distinct call to the time and place it was created and speaks to that time uniquely. We can hear a song and remember exactly where we were and who […]
Yes, people once used the postal service to mail their children
“Come little Billy, momma needs to put this post stamp on you, so you can visit memaw,” was probably what an average U.S. mom would say back in the early 20th century when mailing children […]
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 […]
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. […]
This summer’s best personal finance books
We’ve got you covered if you’re looking for some good personal finance books to read. Whether you’re looking to learn about budgeting and saving, or you want to get started investing, there’s something for […]
3 easy ways music lovers can save big on summer concerts
With the third pandemic summer just around the corner, music fans are gearing up for the return of concerts and music festivals. And according to the latest LendingTree survey, attendance is expected to return to […]