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.

You’re Going to Love This Love Words Quiz

There are many ways to say “I love you” in all of its different forms — here’s a quiz about some of history’s most forgotten terms of endearment.

‘Harry Potter,’ Starring Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet

As the Harry Potter movies head back into movie theaters, let’s look back at some of the actors who almost got roles in the series (but didn’t).

When the Super Bowl Got Super Strange

A look into the history of the Super Bowl, and the weirdest, goofiest, and most unpredictable moments that ever took place on the NFL’s biggest stage.

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.