12 background mistakes in famous movies that made it past the editors How does a film crew miss a gas canister sitting under a Roman chariot? Continuity supervisors, editors, colorists, entire departments paid to catch […]
7 parenting rules from the 1960s that wouldn’t fly today To obey or disobey. That was never the question. Not in a 1960s household, anyway, where the answer came pre-decided and questioning it wasn’t really […]
80s treasures we considered luxurious but weren’t worth the hype Status in the ’80s came with a very specific shopping list. Own the right handful of items and everyone around you understood exactly where you […]
The history of the chicken nugget Ah, the McNugget. Is there any food so iconically American and so versatile? Whether you’re a small kid waiting for that four-pack of nuggets and sweet-and-sour sauce in your […]
We love these 10 classic rock bands, but their solo albums were unlistenable: Do you agree? Stepping out from behind a legendary band takes real nerve. It also, apparently, takes talent that doesn’t always survive […]
Odd & sometimes creepy artifacts found in everyday attics Most attic finds are exactly what they look like. A little dust, a little disappointment. Every so often, though, someone pulls something out that’s stranger, older, […]
10 famous ’80s songs everyone pretends to like: do you agree? Play the right song at a wedding often enough and genuine affection quietly turns into obligation. Nobody wants to be the one who finally […]
Only true ’80s kids can match all 10 of these sitcom theme songs to the show Every ’80s sitcom opened the exact same way. A full minute of theme song, sung with total earnestness, laying […]
21 beach reads for a hot summer evening or honeymoon getaway One of the best parts about any vacation is the time you spend looking forward to your trip. Of course, your honeymoon may be […]
Weird things discovered in ordinary backyards Most backyards hide nothing more interesting than roots and rocks. Then a garden bed is dug, or a new pipe is put in, and something turns up that rewrites […]