32 of the tallest actors in Hollywood
The Tallest Actors in Hollywood While many actors look larger than life on movie and TV screens, for some celebs, no special effects or fancy camera work are needed to make them tower over their […]
Journalism labor unions reawakened in the age of AI
The dramatic decline of news organizations in the United States over the last two decades has coincided with a steady drop in union membership overall across the country, but recently the NewsGuild, which is part […]
This day in history: Santa Cruz bans rock ‘n roll
June 2, 1956, was the night that the Santa Cruz Police Department decided to ban rock and roll music, after Chuck Higgins’ concert in the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium. During the concert, about 200 teenagers […]
Life insurance is a huge need. Why don’t more people get it?
After peaking in 1971, the percentage of families covered by life insurance has dropped steadily, from a high of 85.4% to 59.4% in 2019. Financial experts say life insurance is still a “huge need.” So why […]
Nutritionists share what they order at 10 fast food restaurants
What nutritionists order at fast food restaurants Imagine taking a nutritionist along on your next trip out for fast food. Would you think twice before ordering a double bacon cheeseburger and fries? Would you hold […]
Rare muscle cars almost no one has seen on the road
Rare muscle cars that almost no one has seen on the road These beasts once ruled American streets, but todayspotting one feels like finding a unicorn on asphalt. The 1971 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda Convertible represents […]
10 overplayed classic rock anthems that movie trailers have officially ruined: Do you agree?
10 overplayed classic rock anthems that movie trailers have officially ruined: Do you agree? Many songs become beautiful memories simply because of the artistic memories they helped us build. A guitar in the background, the […]
10 slang words from the ’70s that need to make a comeback ASAP
10 slang words from the ’70s that need to make a comeback ASAP The slang of every generation tends to be retired, almost always by the generation after. Some of the most colorful vocabulary of […]
Slang words only West Coasters will understand
Slang words only West Coasters will understand There is a certain kind of linguistic confidence that grows up between the Sierra Nevada and the Pacific Ocean. West Coast slang was not born out of any […]
Child stars whose post-fame lives are surprisingly normal
The unseen success: Child stars who found normalcy The classic narrative of child stars follows a predictable arc of early fame, followed by public meltdowns, substance abuse, financial ruin, or a fade into obscurity marked […]