Sports Trivia: A Brief History of the Negro Leagues
This week in 1920, the Negro National League began play. Here’s some sports trivia from our archives that looks back on baseball’s other big leagues.
Daily Dispatch
Cannon Films: The Craziest Studio in Hollywood History
Here’s a quick rundown of the rise and fall of the studio that produced trashy, video store classics like The Delta Force and Breakin 2: Electric Boogaloo. Dennis Friedland and Chris Dewey longed to be successful film producers…but didn’t want to work within the Hollywood system. So in 1967, they started their own company, Cannon […]
5 Great Athletes Who Became Great Businessmen
Uncle John’s new book, Lists That Make You Go Hmmm… is available now. Here’s a sample. Tony Hawk (professional skateboarder, 1982–99) Hawk was an entrepreneur before he was a household name. In 1992 he took out a second mortgage to cofound the BirdHouse skateboard company. Seven years later, he solidified his reputation as one of […]
What It Cost in 1980
Remember when you could take the whole family to the movies for $20? Here are some other things that were cheaper in 1980.
Ask Uncle John Anything: Are We There Yet?
Where do highway mileage signs measure to, exactly? Those mileage marker signs on the side of the road are a great away of letting you know how far you’ve got to go until your destination. But what exactly do they mean? If it says “Denver, 25 miles,” is it 25 miles until the first exit for Denver, or the city center of Denver, or the city limits of Denver, or what?
The Fight Against Farts Rages On
Here’s the latest in toot technology. We check out Flat-D fart deodorizer, CH4 fart tracker, and a prankster’s dream Fart Watch.
How to Save the Bison By Eating Them
What brought the American bison back from the brink of extinction? A billionaire who wanted to eat them. Really.
A Toast to Andre the Giant
“As far as great drunkards go, there is Andre the Giant, and then there is everyone else,” wrote Richard English in Modern Drunkard about the professional wrestler and actor. He was a beer enthusiast whose bottomless thirst only had a little to do with his 7’4″, 500-pound frame—consuming as much beer as possible was partially a party trick, and partially a way to numb the physical pain from his wrestling career.
7 Weird May Holidays You Ought to Celebrate
It’s May again, which means it’s time for those classic celebrations of Cinco de Mayo, Memorial Day, and National Sea Monkey Day.
Fake-or-Fact Friday: Something’s Rotten in the State of Norway
Two of the following weird news stories about the Scandinavian nation are true, and one is false. Can you guess which one we made up? The answer is at the end of the post. A. Norway is getting rid of radio. Within just two years time, there will be no more FM broadcasts in the […]
6 Avengers Facts—Trivia buffs, assemble!
The Avengers: Age of Ultron is one of the most anticipated movies of the year. Get ready for the blockbuster with these facts about the comic book heroes. Trivia buffs, assemble!
Hulk Smash! 3 of The Incredible Hulk’s Best Live-Action Battles
The Avengers: Age of Ultron reportedly includes an epic battle between the Hulk and Iron Man. But will it stack up against these memorable throwdowns?
Baseball Trivia and Origins
America’s national pastime is more than just a game—it’s a tradition. The component parts are traditions, too. We got curious about where they come from and pulled together some great baseball trivia for you.
Impossible Questions: Can’t Stop the Questions – The Answer!
What one weird thing does the Village People’s 1980 movie Can’t Stop the Music have in common with the 2007 The Simpsons Movie
Impossible Questions: Can’t Stop the Questions Edition
What one weird thing does the Village People’s 1980 movie Can’t Stop the Music have in common with the 2007 The Simpsons Movie?
The Young Indiana Joneses Chronicles
In the ‘80s, a group of kids in Mississippi attempted to remake Raiders of the Lost Ark shot-for-shot. Nearly 33 years later, they finally finished it.
5 NBA Team Names That Don’t Make Any Sense
It’s an old joke about how the Los Angeles Lakers name doesn’t make any sense after the team moved from Minnesota, the “land of 10,000 lakes.” There are actual a few dozen lakes in L.A.—but the rest of these NBA team names really are perplexing.
6 ‘Mad Men’ Facts
As the final episodes of the show continue to air on AMC, here are a few Mad Men facts about the critically acclaimed drama.
