This day in history: Dolly Parton releases Jolene
Four months before the release of her 13th album, Dolly Parton released one of the biggest hits of her career, the song Jolene. Released in 1973, Jolene, the first single and title track of her […]
A look back: Wonder Woman Lynda Carter was almost one of Charlie’s Angels
In the mid-1970s, television was preparing for an unprecedented pop-culture earthquake, though nobody quite knew what form it would take. Behind the studio doors of legendary producer Aaron Spelling, a private detective drama was assembling […]
Vintage Halloween photos from American porches to the White House
American Vintage Halloween Photos Vintage photos that capture the spooky, sweet, and sometimes strange history of the Halloween in America, from porches to the decorated halls of the White House, to see how the holiday’s […]
This day in history: Happy birthday, Pulp Fiction!
Written and directed by Quentin Tarantino, the crime film Pulp Fiction officially premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on May 21, 1994, before opening in US theaters on October 14, 1994. The film tells different […]
How many of these ’80s hits do you remember?
How many of these ’80s hits do you remember? Five songs from the early to mid-’80s, and a bonus question about who directed what. No lyrics in the clues, just stories from before the songs […]
This day in history: Star Trek actor William Shatner goes to space
Actor, director, author, and singer William Shatner is best known for his role as Captain James T. Kirk in Star Trek. On October 13, 2021, Shatner became the oldest person to go to space as […]
Having a rough day? These 80s songs (& their origin stories) are perfect for a good cry
Having a bad day? These ’80s songs are perfect for a good cry It’s undeniable that the ’80s produced some of the most emotionally charged songs in pop and rock history. Dance music and post-disco […]
6 feel-good stories to start your Monday: Minnesota’s longest bike path, $250M for pet care & more
6 feel-good stories to start your Monday To help kick off your morning on a bright note, here are six inspiring stories we’ve gathered to start your week with a little extra positivity. A $250 […]
This day in history: Happy birthday, Hugh Jackman!
Hugh Jackman is an Australian actor, singer, dancer, and producer, born in 1968. After graduating with a degree in communications, Jackman decided to take acting classes, but he didn’t have enough money to pay, so he […]
Classic cartoons Boomers loved growing up
Classic cartoons only true Boomers remember Saturday mornings in the 1950s, ’60s, and ’70s followed a sacred ritual that millions of American children observed with religious devotion: wake up early (earlier than any school day […]