The Class of 2016
A huge number of famous people died in 2016. Not only were they widely respected, but as these two pages confirm, they were highly quotable.
Daily Dispatch
The Magical Fruit
This page won’t amount to a hill of beans—or maybe it will, because it’s a page about beans.
Who's More Famous: The Kid or the Dad?
We all learn how to do things from our parents, and for famous people, that includes being famous. Here are some celebrities who had famous parents that you might not have known were also in the public eye. Robert Pine Chris Pine is currently co-starring in the smash hit Wonder Woman, and he’s best known […]
The Bottomless Beer Glass of the Czech Republic
Father’s Day is coming, and if there’s one things dads love, it’s beer. Here’s how dads (and non-dads) take their suds in different countries around the world. Czech Republic It’s one of the world’s biggest beer-consuming countries, and they let the beer flow freely. So freely, in fact, that you’ve got to actively make sure […]
It’s Flag Day
Today is a holiday commemorating the history of the American national flag, and all that it stands for. Additionally, each of the 50 states has its own flag—here are some stories about those. The Alaska state flag predates Alaskan statehood. It depicts the North Star and the Big Dipper in gold against a dark blue […]
Going Poster
What’s the difference between a photo and a poster? A poster is a photo that’s been cropped, edited, blown up, edited, mass-produced on cheap paper…and purchased by millions. Here’s a look behind some of the most famous and best-selling posters of all time.
Notable Dads of the Animal Kingdom
Humans aren’t the only creatures with fathers, of course—we’re just the only ones with an official Father’s Day where we buy them gifts to thank them. Here are some other proud poppas from the realm of the animals. Seahorses It’s one of those well-known pieces of trivia that among seahorses it’s the males who bear […]
“Space Poop Challenge”
One of the harsh realities of life in space is that in an emergency, astronauts may have to live in their spacesuits for days on end. If that ever does happen, how will they go to the bathroom? That’s the question NASA hopes to answer.
From Fighting the Joker to Being the Joker
Adam West—TV’s Batman on the campy, hilarious 1960s TV series—has passed away at age 88. After spoofing the superhero genre, Adam West pioneered a new style of acting: ironically skewering himself, his career, and his image. He was always in on the joke. Here’s a look at the fourth-wall-breaking career of Adam West. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLZQ3OLEJWE El […]
Roadkill Report
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The Loooong Experiment
You’ve heard the expression “as slow as molasses moving uphill in winter”? Here’s the story of something even slower.
Game Over: 4 Video Game Movies That Never Got Made
Movies get their source material from a lot of places. Take this year’s Best Picture nominees, for example. Hacksaw Ridge was based on a true story, Arrival on a true story, and Fences on a play. Even video games, with their fantastical worlds and stories, have inspired a lot of movies. Here are some, however, […]
Some People Never Retire
Who says you have to retire? Here are some folks who’ve proven that you don’t.
Rockin’ Out With Manuel Noriega
The ousted leader of Panama died last week at the age of 83. Here’s the bizarre story about the unique tactic U.S. military forces used to ensure his surrender. After serving most of the last three decades incarcerated in Florida, France, and his home nation of Panama, as well as under house arrest, Manuel Noriega […]
What Some NBA Teams Were Almost Called
Right now, the NBA Finals could’ve be a battle between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Presidents. Really! Go Presidents! “Cavaliers,” referring to the royal loyalists during the English Civil War, won a name-the-team poll in 1970 in the Cleveland Plain-Dealer. Ironically, the pro-crown name beat out a pro-democratic name. One of the other […]
The Wonder of Wonder Woman
The first-ever Wonder Woman movie is now in theaters. Here’s a look back at seven decades of the character’s rich history. The character of Wonder Woman, princess of the Amazons, debuted in comics in the 1941. She’s the creation of William Moulton Marston. Marston didn’t have a long background in comics. He was actually an […]
Father's Day Gift Guide
Because we know what dads really want. Come on. You’re not really going to get him a tie again, are you? He doesn’t want ties. He doesn’t like ties. He hates wearing ties. But do you know what all dads like? Being left alone for a little while so they can read in peace and […]
5 Weird June “Holidays” You Ought to Be Celebrating
June is a magical month full of early summer fun like beaches, barbecues…and hugging cats. June 2: National Rocky Road Day Ice cream used to be just that. It consisted of little more than cream, sugar, and a flavoring agent like vanilla or chocolate to produce a smooth concoction. Rocky Road was among the first […]
