Foods that tasted better back then (or did they?)
Foods that tasted better back then (or did they?) There is a conversation that happens in almost every kitchen at some point. Someone takes a bite of something they have eaten a hundred times and […]
10 reasons why we think American muscle cars beat imports: Do you agree?
10 reasons why we think American muscle cars beat imports: Do you agree? Few rivalries ignite passion in the automotive world like the battle between American muscle cars and their imported counterparts. Mustang and Camaro […]
The most controversial song the year you were born: Gen X edition
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 […]
20 genuinely horrible albums made by genius musicians: Do you agree?
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 […]
10 things we (almost) never buy new: Do you agree?
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 […]
This day in history: Munch’s “The Scream” recovered after theft
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 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 […]
Photos of White House cars throughout history
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, […]
55 of the most popular products made in America
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, […]
30 awe-inspiring pictures of the world’s greatest cathedrals
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 […]