The most controversial song the year you were born: Gen X edition Generation X came of age to a soundtrack someone was always trying to silence. What made each song controversial was rarely the same […]
Horrible albums made by genius musicians: Do you agree? Making great music is like playing baseball; nobody bats 1000, no matter how good they are. Sure, a few artists have managed the neat trick of […]
Newer Isn’t Always Better “Brand new” sounds appealing, but in many cases, it just means paying a premium for something that loses value quickly. Smart shoppers know that buying used (or nearly new) can deliver […]
On May 7, 1994, Norway’s most famous masterpiece, The Scream by Edvard Munch, was finally recovered. The painting had been missing for nearly three months, following a daring yet embarrassing heist for the museum. The […]
The most controversial songs of the ’90s: Do you agree? The 1990s shifted the debate over music and public morality from Capitol Hill to the culture at large. The Senate hearings of the 1980s had […]
White House Cars Throughout History In 1909, Congress reluctantly appropriated $12,000 to purchase the first two White House motor cars, despite heated protests. Since then, automobiles were clearly the future, quickly transforming America’s landscape, economy, […]
What products are made in America? It’s a common misconception that few if any products are made in America anymore. While manufacturing has certainly been moved to other countries in recent decades, plenty of fun, […]
Inspiring pictures of the world’s greatest cathedrals Cathedrals are more than religious monuments or the seat of a bishop. They are deep repositories of history, art, politics, and culture—many of them with roots that stretch […]
Restaurants that felt fancy when we were kids There was a category of restaurant in the 1970s and 1980s that occupied a specific rung. Not fast food, not fine dining, but something that felt, to […]
Perfect Gifts for Mothers in Nursing Homes Making the move to a nursing home can be difficult for seniors and their families. If your mom recently moved into a nursing home, this change might make […]