Basketball is one of the most followed, most-watched, and most popular sports in America and globally. Not just that, the NBA generates about $7-$10 billion in revenue every season. It is not surprising that the […]
Robin Williams was a comedy genius. Perhaps the pre-eminent comedy genius of our lifetimes, which made his death 8 years ago on Aug. 11, 2014, all the more tragic. Everything from the twinkle in his eyes […]
“When I grow up, I want to capture and sell rats from pubs!” Said no one in the 21st century ever (well, at least almost no one, we suppose). While the age of the machine […]
Every day, weird but true things happen and take the world by storm, like when a raccoon scaled a New York City skyscraper back in 2018. But these clicky, fascinating facts aren’t anything new. Throughout […]
Marilyn Monroe died 60 years ago this week — Aug. 5, 1962, to be exact. It’s hard to imagine it was so long ago given how influential the award winning actress remains. Earlier this year, […]
Ah, Hawaiian pizza—the most divisive and controversial pie of them all. Just one bite transports you to a tropical island, and you can almost hear the ukulele’s dulcet tones, smell coconut on the wind, and […]
Ali Spagnola, a Los Angeles-based artist, makes “outrageous” forms of music and art videos and posts them to TikTok. A recent project has the internet going off the rails. Spagnola took the iconic Chia Pet— […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
A long, long time ago, music/rhythm games were simple products, whether you were matching up beats in Amplitude, or trying to keep from “rappin’ awful” in Parappa the Rapper. But then RedOctane came up with this crazy […]
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 […]
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 […]
You know how magnificent the male lion can be. “The King of the Jungle” owes much of its prowess to its sleek, golden mane — kind of like a Serengeti version of Fabio. And then […]
Kids of the ’80s may not know his name, but they will definitely remember his voice. John Moschitta, Jr., was the mustachioed man who pitched toy trains, planes, and automobiles with extraordinary speed in all those […]
The story you are about to read will not come as a surprise. Not in the least. In fact, you might say, “Yep, seems right.” Here it goes: Back in 1953, a 23-year-old Sean Connery […]
Everyone shops, no matter where in the world you live. But what are the most valuable U.S. brands? Statista used data from Brand Finance to find out just that. Here are the leading U.S. brands worldwide in […]
Oh, customs, the most annoying part of the end of a journey. You have to stand there forever, being questioned endlessly about the ins and outs of your trip. While we all understand the essential […]
In November 2019, an event unparalleled in modern history was announced: a “Golden Girls”-themed cruise scheduled for February 2020. It was the most glorious of mashups — the beloved ’80s show meets a cruise and […]
Farrah Fawcett was beautiful. Her flowing, gravity-defying curls, crystalline blue eyes, and megawatt smile made her the epitome of the girl next door all grown up. So it may not surprise you that the red swimsuit […]
Most golfers appreciate a good challenge, but when it comes to course design, there’s a fine line between difficult and sadistic. We’ve taken a look around the globe and picked out some of the golf […]
We all love a good movie. Movies take us on a journey and allow us to escape from reality for a couple of hours. But what if movies could teach us important money lessons? Believe […]
So, get this. Back in the 1940s, Hitler was obsessed with Clark Gable—a teen girl looking at a Rob Lowe poster in 1986 kind of obsessed. See, Hitler, being a real home and hearth type, […]