When A.I. Hallucinates

A.I. can scour the internet and provide valuable and concise results in micro-seconds… or it can completely make things up, apparently.

The Uncle John’s “Am I Saying That Right?” Quiz 

It happens to the best of us: You pronounced a word wrong, and someone calls you out on it. You didn’t even know you were saying it incorrectly, and had been for who knows how many years. Get a checkup on your skills with this quiz that dares to ask, “Am I saying that right?”

The Strangest Stuff Spotted in Space

Space is full of weird and unexplainable objects – these are the weirdest and most unexplainable of those objects.

It’s Your Move — Check Out These Chess Facts

It’s just about the oldest and most popular board game out there, enjoyed all over the world by people of all ages. Here’s the checkered history and some very moving facts about chess, the “game of kings.” • Historians think chess as we know it was first played in India in the 6th century C.E. Its […]

8 Foods That Aren’t Old As You Might Think They Are

It seems like some foods — bananas, Hawaiian pizza, garlic bread — have been around forever. They’re actually quite new.

38 Trivia Bits from Uncle John’s 38th Bathroom Reader

The newest Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader is out for 2025. It’s the 38th edition, and so here are 38 facts taken from its pages.

Misspeaking Frankly: Commonly Used Words You Might be Saying Wrong

There are lots of words we all use everyday that we might be saying incorrectly. Here’s a guide to commonly mispronounced words.

Life’s a Beach: Weird News from the Water’s Edge

Here’s a roundup of all the weirdest weird news stories that happened on a beach.

Make Yourself a Plate at Uncle John’s Backyard Barbecue

Here’s why your hot dog and Caprese salad consumption goes up so much during the summertime.

Milking it For All it’s Worth: A Very Dairy Q&A

Every question you’ve ever had about milk, yogurt, and dairy products, answered by the experts.

When Canadian Institutions Are American Obscurities

For Canada Day, here’s a look at some beloved Canadian things that are virtually unknown down in the United States.

The Wild and Wacky World of Tariffs

Tariffs are nothing new. Here’s a look at the history of tariffs, and how they’ve been used as economic tools ad loopholes.

Peeps, Crème Eggs, and Chocolate Bunnies: Where Easter Candy Comes From

Every wonder why we eat marshmallow rabbits, pretend eggs, and chocolate bunnies at Easter? Here the origins of those seasonal treats.

Uncle John is Serving Up Hot Breakfast Facts

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so these origin stories of classic, hot breakfast foods must be pretty important, too.

Welcome to Life in 2025

Here’s what’s definitely (okay, probably not really) going to happen in 2025, according to some psychics and sci-fi movies.

The Shortest Things That Ever Existed

It’s the shortest day of the year, so we won’t take up too much of your time with this brief list of the shortest things to ever exist.

Grab a Plate: We’ve Got Plenty of Holiday Food Origin Stories

As we gather to celebrate the holidays with particular and important treats, let’s explore the origins of those Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa favorites.

All Your Questions About the World Series Answered 

It’s time for the biggest week in baseball — the World Series. Uncle John got hyped by answering these common questions about the October Classic.