Great and Impactful Black Authors You Might Not Know About

In honor of Black History Month, here are some overlooked and under-heralded African-American writers and authors.

The How and Why of Inauguration Day Traditions

Here are the origins of the most storied events and traditions that happen every Inauguration Day.

The Twisted Life of Edgar Allan Poe

Some little-known episodes, formative events, and creative inspirations from the life of America’s greatest author of dark fiction, Edgar Allan Poe.

Hobbies: Costly, Hard, and Tough to Find

Those who participate in the most popular hobbies seek out these things the most.

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.

An Uncle John’s “Charlie Brown Christmas” Christmas

‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ tells a great story — and the tale of how it got made is just as good. Merry Christmas Charlie Brown, from Uncle John!

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.

The Truth About Black Friday

Ready to shop ‘till you drop? Before you do, get a handle on the history of Black Friday.

The Science of Fall

Nothing looks or feels quite like fall — and here’s the science behind why that is.

The Origin of Veterans Day

This Veterans Day, let’s look at how and why we set aside November 11 each year.

Every Vote Counts: The Closest and Weirdest Elections Ever

Sometimes when the people have spoken, their voice wasn’t quite clear enough — resulting in the tightest elections possible.

A Few Creepy Items That Just Might Be Haunted

Uncle John braved the haunted corners of the BRI for these spooktacular, Halloween-worthy stories about possible possessed possessions.

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.

Early Days of a Late Night Hit: Inside the First Years of ‘SNL’

As ‘Saturday Night Live’ begins its monumental 50th year on late-night TV, let’s head back to the 1970s for a look at the early, uncertain days of the show.

Golf’s Biggest Blunders

It’s October Fourth, or should we say, “Fore-th”? Today is National Golf Lovers Day, and here are some of the most astonishing meltdowns in golf history.

The Best at Being the Worst: Sports’ Least-Winningest Teams

The 2024 Chicago White Sox squad is the latest team to join a particular canon: the worst professional sports teams ever.

Never Was a Cloudy Day: The History of Earth, Wind & Fire’s “September”

It’s the 21st night of September, so ba-dee-ya, let’s groove to this look into Earth, Wind & Fire’s glorious “September.”