In the late 1950s, the United States and the Soviet Union were locked in a Space Race. The Soviets had already taken an early lead by launching the first satellite, Sputnik, in 1957. Just weeks […]
Slang words only Midwesterners will understand Every region has its own linguistic fingerprints, but the Midwest has a particular gift for producing words that stop everyone else cold. Linguists trace much of the distinctive vocabulary […]
We don’t miss these ’90s hits: Do you? With the passage of time, any era in music can be considered a great one, even if most of what was produced was garbage. For example, there […]
The biggest radio hit the year you graduated high school: ’40s edition If you graduated between 1940 and 1949, you came of age during the most turbulent decade of the twentieth century. The music carried […]
Born on May 4, 1929, in Brussels, Belgium, Audrey Hepburn was more than just a movie star. She was a fashion icon, a talented dancer, and a dedicated humanitarian. During World War II, Audrey lived […]
The legend of the Loch Ness Monster, or Nessie, is one of the most famous mysteries in the world. On May 2, 1933, the Inverness Courier published a report of a local couple, Mr. and […]
In 1959, the story of Elvis and Priscilla started. Elvis was 24 years old, serving in the U.S. Army in West Germany, while Priscilla was only 14 years old at that time and was living […]
12 older musicians that are popular again In the ever-evolving landscape of the entertainment industry, many older musicians and celebrities who were once household names have since faded from the limelight. But thanks to social […]
Movies that are just as bad as people say they are Many movies don’t get a fair shake upon initial release, often times for reasons having nothing to do with their quality. Luckily for these […]
Grave digger to Gap salesman In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, there are countless dreamers silently crafting their destiny while toiling away at mundane jobs. From janitors to gravediggers, these rock stars worked […]