3 Celebrity Presidential Candidates
After all, Ronald Reagan was an actor, and Donald Trump was a reality TV star. Here are some other unlikely presidential candidates from the world of entertainment.
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5 Sports Team Moves That Didn’t Happen
Sports franchises move all the time: the Oakland Raiders went to Los Angeles for a few years, and the L.A. Dodgers once played in Brooklyn. The following were never meant to be.
Munching at the Movies
Let’s all go to the lobby . . . and grab ourselves some bite-sized snack facts. M&M M&Ms first became popular with American GIs during World War II. In 1941 the candies were packaged in cardboard tubes and sold to soldiers overseas because the hard candy shell allowed M&Ms to travel well in different climates. […]
7 Great Moments in Toilet Paper History
Because the past simply cannot be wiped away. Here are some random facts about toilet paper.
Extreme BBQ!
The grilling season is almost over, but are you ready to take your cookout to the next level?
3 Maladies Caused By Trips to Foreign Lands
For most travelers, food poisoning and pickpockets are the biggest things they worry about while exploring different countries. For others, it’s these peculiar syndromes.
Sports Trivia: Wrestling Lingo
Can’t get enough pro wrestling? Well, if you want to sound like a “real” pro, you have to know the special lingo. Here’s a sample.
The War on Wizz Marches On
Public urination continues to be a problem in many cities all around the world.
3 Movies Quickly Made To Keep the Rights
That poorly-received “Fantastic Four” movie isn’t the first reboot of the series, nor is it the most poorly received. Here’s a look at a 1994 version made just so its owners could hold on to copyright.
4 Former Rock Stars Who Went to Work for Disney
You can’t be a rock star forever. What do you do? Write songs for kids and tweens. Gina Shock In the 1980s, Gina Shock was the drummer for the Go-Gos, the first all-female rock band to score a #1 hit album. In more recent years, she’s become a songwriter for teen pop stars signed by […]
10 Interesting Trivia Facts About Pi
Unlike that fascinating mathematical ratio, this article doesn’t go on forever.
Ask Uncle John Anything: Skunked
Did you (or more likely, your dog) get hit with the noxious spray from an agitated skunk? Well, that stinks. It’s time for a soak in a bathtub full of tomato juice. But does that old home remedy really work?
The $500 Fart, and the Diarrhea Debacle
Answering the call of nature in public can sometimes lead to some pretty awful situations and even financial penalties. Just ask these poor guys.
Cool History Facts About Hula Hoops
The hula hoop was a pioneer, the first major fad created and fueled by a new power in America—TV ads. Here are some cool history facts about hula hoops that you may not know.
Just When You Thought It Was Safe to Go in the Water…
…it never really was. And we’re talking about swimming pools. They’re really, really gross.
The Banned Episode of “Sesame Street”
The iconic children’s show has handled a lot of tough topics over the years. What was the one it couldn’t pull off? Divorce.
Rest in Pieces, HITCHBot
This little robot traveled all around the world and had tons of crazy adventures. (We wrote about him in Robotica!) Then he made the mistake of trying to hitch a ride in Philadelphia.
6 Weird August Holidays You Ought to Celebrate
It’s common knowledge that August is the only month without any “real holidays.” But this list of observances prove…that common knowledge is often correct.
