5 Disney Rides That Were Never Built
What rides at Disneyland and Disney World have the shortest lines? These do…because although they were planned, they were never actually built.
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Planet Pizza
According to Mrs. Uncle John, pizza—bread, tomatoes, and cheese—is the perfect food. But in many countries, that’s not how it’s made.
7 Weird Facts About This Year’s Emmy Nominations
The awards for TV’s finest will be handed out in September, here’s some weird trivia about the nominees.
8 Facts About Vincent Van Gogh
Van Gogh died in 1890. Here is a look back on the life of one of the most popular, important—and tragic—artists of all time. 1. Van Gogh suffered from a number of mental and physical maladies over his lifetime, including severe depression and migraines. The depression informed his work, as did his migraines: Some art […]
RIP, Inventor of the Pink Flamingo and Text Messaging
They weren’t the same person. Here’s a look at two guys who, for better or for worse, changed modern life.
Impossible Questions: Weight, Weight, Don’t Tell Me!– The Answer
What’s the one thing you do everyday (and you do do it everyday, even if you claim not to) that makes you gain weight?
Impossible Questions: Weight, Weight, Don’t Tell Me!
What’s the one thing you do everyday (and you do do it everyday, even if you claim not to) that makes you gain weight?
The Lost Pixar Movie
Pixar announces its upcoming films years ahead of time—because that’s how long it takes to make a full-length CGI-animated film. Or sometimes not at all.
Root Beer-Topia: Fun Facts About Root Beer
Did you just polish off the last drops of Uncle John’s Beer-Topia? Then pour yourself a glass of facts about that other frosty beverage. Craft Root Beer Craft brewing has revolutionized beermaking, with thick, hefty, hop-loaded ales slowly gaining market share away from lighter lagers like Budweiser. Those same “major microbreweries” are also giving large-scale […]
Ask Uncle John Anything: Mmmm…Doughnuts
The concept dates back to the 1930s and 1940s. Before the proliferation of fast food restaurants and convenience stores, there weren’t a lot of places for swing shift or overnight workers to get a bite to eat or a cup of coffee. By and large, American restaurants opened shortly before normal breakfast hours and closed shortly after normal dinner hours.
Down the Rabbit Hole: 5 Facts About ‘Alice in Wonderland’
The beloved children’s novel is celebrating its 150th birthday this year. Or is next year its “unbirthday”?
Some Sweet Surfing Slang
Now that you know all these surfer slang terms, the only thing stopping you from going surfing is the ability to surf.
They Hovered From Hollywood!
For years, fans have been clamoring for hovering vehicles like the ones in movies like “Return of the Jedi” and “Back to the Future Part II.” In recent months, engineers have come a few steps closer to making them a reality.
6 Random Facts About Mr. Clean
Mr. Clean is quite possibly the most famous bald guy in the world but did you know these random facts about him? 1. In the 1950s, Linwood Burton ran a company that hired people to clean boats, which took a lot of elbow grease and even more toxic cleaning products. So, he formulated a super-strong […]
Let’s Go to Patriot Park!
If Walt Disney had been born in Russia and had been really into the military instead of animation, he might have built something like Patriot Park instead of Disneyland. Patriot Park, which glorifies Russia’s military might, opened in June in Kubinka, a town about an hour’s drive from Moscow. It should come as no surprise […]
The Longest-Lasting Things Currently on TV
Nothing lasts forever, especially not television shows. However, here are some institutions that keep on chugging.
3 of the Weirdest Toilets on Earth
As you may already know, some countries have toilets that are very different than the one you’ll find in your bathroom.
FIFA, the Movie
After years of relative obscurity, soccer is finally big in the United States, with the Women’s World Cup drawing huge ratings and many more paying attention to FIFA because of a corruption scandal. Here’s a look at one part of the soccer phenomenon that didn’t score a goal.
