Author: Daniel Bukszpan
Seinfeld’s ‘Soup Nazi’ made almost no money for his iconic role
Written by: Daniel Bukszpan
When you play an iconic character on one of the most popular series in television history, you can be forgiven for assuming that means steady paychecks …
13 ‘Canceled’ Celebrities Who Came Back
Written by: Daniel Bukszpan
In the last few years, much has been made of “cancel culture,” an allegedly widespread phenomenon in which a public figure will make a comment or …
30 facts about Elvis you probably never knew
Written by: Daniel Bukszpan
Elvis Presley may have died 44 years ago this month, but you would never know it by looking at the data. According to the streaming service …
This Hank Williams-Van Halen mashup is nothing short of glorious
Written by: Daniel Bukszpan
Not all heroes wear capes. Some toil in obscurity, slaving away at efforts that will improve life for the rest of us. We never learn their …
Global delicacies you’re probably too afraid to eat
Written by: Daniel Bukszpan
As human beings, we all have a lot in common, and when we’re united in a common cause, there’s no challenge we can’t overcome. Unfortunately, we’re …
These are the 12 coolest cars of 1976
Written by: Daniel Bukszpan
The year 1976 was great for people who love cars. It was the heyday of the muscle car, and the concept of the “supercar” – basically …
Top summer radio hits from the year you were born
Written by: Daniel Bukszpan
Do you know what the big summer radio hits were the year you were born? If the answer is no, you can find out on this …
16 morbid vacation destinations that people flock to anyway
Written by: Daniel Bukszpan
No matter how sunny and pleasant our outward dispositions may be, there’s no denying that most of us have a morbid side. We may not express …
21 people, places & things that give us hope for 2021
Written by: Daniel Bukszpan
When coronavirus shut down the world in March, many of us believed that state of affairs might last a few weeks or a month at most, …
20 reasons why everyone loves Dolly Parton
Written by: Daniel Bukszpan
Country singer Dolly Parton is an American institution. She had her first No. 1 U.S. country music hit in 1970 with “Joshua,” and she’s never looked …
Opinion: I wasn’t a fan, but Eddie Van Halen’s death hits home
Written by: Daniel Bukszpan
Yesterday I learned that Eddie Van Halen, guitarist for the hard rock group Van Halen, had died of cancer at the age of 65. I am …
19 movies you won’t hate watching with your kids
Written by: Daniel Bukszpan
When it comes to bonding with my son, few experiences have measured up to watching a great movie with him. If we both feel the same …
50 things you probably never knew about Woodstock
Written by: Daniel Bukszpan
August 15 marks the 50th anniversary of the Woodstock Music and Art Fair. Held on a dairy farm in the town of Bethel, New York, it was …
Murders & feasts: The hidden origins of Valentine’s Day
Written by: Daniel Bukszpan
Have you bought that bouquet of flowers yet? A box of candy? A thoughtful card? If not, you’d better snap to it, because Valentine’s Day is …
The pagan origins of Groundhog day
Written by: Daniel Bukszpan
Groundhog Day is upon us, and with it comes an enduring question – did Punxsutawney Phil, the legendary groundhog at Gobbler’s Knob near Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, see …
Dinner is coming: 16 foods to satisfy your Game of Thrones jones
Written by: Daniel Bukszpan
Winter may be coming, but to people addicted to Game of Thrones, the Autumn leading up to it is a long and painful one. The show last …
