TV characters we were supposed to love but couldn’t stand There’s a specific kind of frustration that comes from a character the show clearly wants you to root for and you simply can’t. Not the […]
’70s musicians who quietly retired in style Most rock retirements are loud. There’s a farewell tour, a press release, a reunion four years later. The musicians who simply stopped are rarer and, in some cases, […]
Same-sex marriage became legal in all US states in 2015, after the Supreme Court ruled that states must issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples and recognize their rights. In the late 20th century, with the […]
Famous beaches aren’t worth visiting in peak season Heading to the beach is always a good idea — until you hit peak season. Instead of a tranquil stretch of sand and soothing waves, you find […]
Driving habits from the ’80s that were shockingly unsafe Velour seats, cassette tapes, and fast-food wrappers defined the automotive experience of the 1980s, but many driving habits from the era were shockingly unsafe by modern […]
The World Cup moments that hooked even non-football fans Most people who don’t follow soccer will tell you they don’t follow soccer, and mean it, right up until something from the World Cup finds them […]
15 movie endings that still divide audiences Ask someone whether they saw Inception in 2010 and, before they answer, ask what the ending means. That is how fast a dinner conversation becomes a fight. These […]
Petty and pretty famous classic rock feuds Rock music has always run on tension, between bandmates, between bands, between artists who share a genre and can’t quite share a room. Some of these feuds produced […]
“It completely astounded me that people just got it, in an instant like a bolt of lightning, that this was their flag” That was what Gilbert Baker, artist, activist, and drag queen, said after the […]
Adam Sandler movies critics hate, but audiences love For decades, Adam Sandler has brought his comedic genius to the big screen, delighting audiences with his unique style of humor. Yet, when it comes to pleasing […]