Unplanned World Records
These people made it into the Guinness World Records and probably wish they hadn’t.
Daily Dispatch
The Word of the Year Is…
…not really a word at all. Each year, the editors of the Oxford English Dictionary, the long-standing if self-appointed guardians of the English language and official record keeper of new words, names a word, phrase, or slang term its “Word of the Year,” reflecting a major impact on society, the news, or communications. Past Words […]
8 Facts About the Grand Canyon Mules
Mules have been hauling people and cargo up and down the Grand Canyon for more than a century. Here are some fun facts about these industrious pack animals…
3 Fast Food Video Games
Fast food franchises are a lot better at making greasy burgers than they are at making self-promoting video games.
6 Facts About ‘The Hunger Games’
May the odds be ever in your favor. Author Suzanne Collins wrote the first Hunger Games book in the mid ‘00s. She was inspired by Greek myths and her father’s experiences while working for the Air Force. Collins has also said the nugget for the series came from an evening she spent watching television. After […]
Paul McCartney’s Backward Lentil Soup
20 years ago, Paul McCartney guest starred on The Simpsons. Here are some interesting facts about this standout episode.
Rejected by James Bond
The famous super spy is notoriously fussy when it comes to his automobiles and martinis but the producers behind the film series are even pickier.
Smell Ya Later
Looking for love? Throw away those personal ads. Cancel your online dating service. You’ve already got what it takes to find a mate. Just take a deep breath…through your nose. (This article was originally published in Uncle John’s Weird Weird World EPIC.) The Power of Pheromones The word comes from the Greek words phero, “I carry,” […]
7 Factoids About ‘Playboy’
The venerable men’s magazine just announced that it would do away with nudity in its pictorials, citing that it’s “passé.” Here are a few of the most memorable moments from seven decades of Playboy.
Keith Urban Legends
Like urban legends? Well, we dug up a few fake stories about famous people for your reading pleasure.
6 Facts About Boogers and Snot
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about snot, boogers, phlegm, mucus…
How to Hypnotize a Chicken
When Uncle John learned that it was possible to do this, his first thought was, “Why would anyone want to hypnotize a chicken?” Good question. As Sir Edmund Hillary would say, “because it’s there.” (And it’s a lot easier than climbing Mt. Everest.)
5 Disco Versions of Songs You Didn’t Know Existed
Disco was everywhere in the late 1970s, and almost everybody hopped on the bandwagon.
Don’t Hold the Mayo
Anyone asked to name a favorite condiment might quickly say ketchup or mustard, and sure—those are good. But here’s why mayonnaise is the real culinary star.
Too Many Presidential Candidates?
There are more than a dozen candidates running for the GOP nominations, and half a dozen running for the Democratic nominations. Think that’s a lot? In all, more than 1,220 people filed paperwork with the Federal Election Committee, declaring their intention to run for president. Here are a few of them.
A Short History of “Peanuts” Movies
Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the others hit theaters this November in The Peanuts Movie. It’s not the first time they’ve appeared on the silver screen.
Not Quite Cheating
A wise person somewhere once said that cheaters never prosper, but what about those who kinda, sorta cheat? Here’s a few college football teams that have definitely stretched the rules.
Coined By Comic Strips
Many common words and phrases were invented by cartoonists and first used in comic strips.
