Some Sweet Surfing Slang
Now that you know all these surfer slang terms, the only thing stopping you from going surfing is the ability to surf.
Daily Dispatch
They Hovered From Hollywood!
For years, fans have been clamoring for hovering vehicles like the ones in movies like “Return of the Jedi” and “Back to the Future Part II.” In recent months, engineers have come a few steps closer to making them a reality.
6 Random Facts About Mr. Clean
Mr. Clean is quite possibly the most famous bald guy in the world but did you know these random facts about him? 1. In the 1950s, Linwood Burton ran a company that hired people to clean boats, which took a lot of elbow grease and even more toxic cleaning products. So, he formulated a super-strong […]
Let’s Go to Patriot Park!
If Walt Disney had been born in Russia and had been really into the military instead of animation, he might have built something like Patriot Park instead of Disneyland. Patriot Park, which glorifies Russia’s military might, opened in June in Kubinka, a town about an hour’s drive from Moscow. It should come as no surprise […]
The Longest-Lasting Things Currently on TV
Nothing lasts forever, especially not television shows. However, here are some institutions that keep on chugging.
3 of the Weirdest Toilets on Earth
As you may already know, some countries have toilets that are very different than the one you’ll find in your bathroom.
FIFA, the Movie
After years of relative obscurity, soccer is finally big in the United States, with the Women’s World Cup drawing huge ratings and many more paying attention to FIFA because of a corruption scandal. Here’s a look at one part of the soccer phenomenon that didn’t score a goal.
4 B-Sides That Became Bigger Hits Than The A-Sides
Record labels used to release an artist’s big hit single on the A side of a record or cassette, with some filler on the other side. Here are some cases in which the “filler” was the song the public liked more.
Christopher Lee, Nazi Hunter
The legendary horror and science-fiction actor recently passed away. But before he ever played Count Dracula or Count Dooku, he was one of England’s most daring soldiers.
Lava Lampology
It oozes, it undulates, it never stops…and it never goes away. Most people thought Lava Lamps had died and joined Nehru jackets in pop culture heaven. But no—they’re still around. Here’s a quick course on the history and science of lava lamps.
6 Quick Facts About the Running of the Bulls
It’s one of the world’s craziest, and most dangerous, annual spectacles. Here are a few quick facts about this strange Spanish event.
6 July Holidays You Ought to Celebrate
Who needs fireworks and barbecues when you’ve got these other “holidays”?
6 ‘Ghostbusters’ Facts
Here are some fun facts about the people you call when there’s something strange in your neighborhood.
14 More Loony Canadian laws
Believe it or not, these are real laws, still on the books in the Great White North. (Just like these.)
3 of Thailand’s Weirdest Tourist Attractions
Thailand is a wonderful country with lots of gorgeous scenery, great food, and strange stuff.
7 Fun Facts About the Tour de France
Here are some fun facts about one of Europe’s most beloved annual sporting events.
4 Male Fashion Fads
Clothes make the man. This stuff made men look like buffoons.
Olestra: A Leaky History
In the 1990s, the dream of a fat-free potato chip became a reality…along with some very gross side effects.
