3 Maladies Caused By Trips to Foreign Lands
For most travelers, food poisoning and pickpockets are the biggest things they worry about while exploring different countries. For others, it’s these peculiar syndromes.
Author: Uncle John
Sports Trivia: Wrestling Lingo
Can’t get enough pro wrestling? Well, if you want to sound like a “real” pro, you have to know the special lingo. Here’s a sample.
The War on Wizz Marches On
Public urination continues to be a problem in many cities all around the world.
3 Movies Quickly Made To Keep the Rights
That poorly-received “Fantastic Four” movie isn’t the first reboot of the series, nor is it the most poorly received. Here’s a look at a 1994 version made just so its owners could hold on to copyright.
4 Former Rock Stars Who Went to Work for Disney
You can’t be a rock star forever. What do you do? Write songs for kids and tweens. Gina Shock In the 1980s, Gina Shock was the drummer for the Go-Gos, the first all-female rock band to score a #1 hit album. In more recent years, she’s become a songwriter for teen pop stars signed by […]
10 Interesting Trivia Facts About Pi
Unlike that fascinating mathematical ratio, this article doesn’t go on forever.
Ask Uncle John Anything: Skunked
Did you (or more likely, your dog) get hit with the noxious spray from an agitated skunk? Well, that stinks. It’s time for a soak in a bathtub full of tomato juice. But does that old home remedy really work?
The $500 Fart, and the Diarrhea Debacle
Answering the call of nature in public can sometimes lead to some pretty awful situations and even financial penalties. Just ask these poor guys.
Cool History Facts About Hula Hoops
The hula hoop was a pioneer, the first major fad created and fueled by a new power in America—TV ads. Here are some cool history facts about hula hoops that you may not know.
Just When You Thought It Was Safe to Go in the Water…
…it never really was. And we’re talking about swimming pools. They’re really, really gross.
The Banned Episode of “Sesame Street”
The iconic children’s show has handled a lot of tough topics over the years. What was the one it couldn’t pull off? Divorce.
Rest in Pieces, HITCHBot
This little robot traveled all around the world and had tons of crazy adventures. (We wrote about him in Robotica!) Then he made the mistake of trying to hitch a ride in Philadelphia.
6 Weird August Holidays You Ought to Celebrate
It’s common knowledge that August is the only month without any “real holidays.” But this list of observances prove…that common knowledge is often correct.
The Great Otter Pop Protest of ‘96
The story of how a group of kids banded together to save their favorite, uh, freezer pop.
3 Bank Robberies Inspired By Movies
Determined crooks have used all sorts of methods to nab cash and run. The Thomas Crown Affair Affair With similarities to the 1999 remake of The Thomas Crown Affair, a bank robber staged a daring heist in October 2008. Much like in the one that concludes the film, he used several human decoys to steal […]
Musical Acts That Changed Their Name Post-Fame
Irish/English band the Pogues is probably best known for the drinking habits of its legendarily unreliable lead singer Shane Macgowan (as well as its Celtic-infused hit “Fairytale of New York”).
Ask Uncle John Anything: You Give Me (Hay) Fever
It starts in March, and it seems to last forever: allergy season. For about four to five months, more than 60 million Americans have to choose between suffering from the symptoms of hay fever (technical name: allergy rhinitis).
This is Why You’re Afraid of Clowns
The full-on fear of clowns, or coulrophobia, is rare, but plenty of people can’t stand clowns. Why?
