Category: Entertainment
The most elaborate final meals in death row history
Some death row inmates aren’t just famous for their heinous crimes, but their elaborate and odd final meals. From requests for 12 candy bars with ice …
The biggest lottery payouts in US history
A single ticket purchased in Chicago suburb Des Plaines won the $1.337 billion Mega Millions jackpot in a July drawing. The winning ticket was purchased at a …
Woodstock’s top performers actually made pretty good money
In the summer of 1969, four days changed everything the world thought it knew about music. The Woodstock Music and Art Fair took place Aug. 15 …
The richest NBA players of all time
Basketball is one of the most followed, most-watched, and most popular sports in America and globally. Not just that, the NBA generates about $7-$10 billion in …
15 wonderful memories of Robin Williams
Robin Williams was a comedy genius. Perhaps the pre-eminent comedy genius of our lifetimes, which made his death 8 years ago on Aug. 11, 2014, all …
Terrifying jobs that no longer exist, thankfully
“When I grow up, I want to capture and sell rats from pubs!” Said no one in the 21st century ever (well, at least almost no …
These wild historic facts sound fake but aren’t
Every day, weird but true things happen and take the world by storm, like when a raccoon scaled a New York City skyscraper back in 2018. …
Marilyn Monroe still iconic influencer 60 years after death
Marilyn Monroe died 60 years ago this week — Aug. 5, 1962, to be exact. It’s hard to imagine it was so long ago given how …
The strange-but-true story of how Hawaiian pizza was created
Ah, Hawaiian pizza—the most divisive and controversial pie of them all. Just one bite transports you to a tropical island, and you can almost hear the …
This woman’s Chia ‘pet’ is the ultimate potty humor
Ali Spagnola, a Los Angeles-based artist, makes “outrageous” forms of music and art videos and posts them to TikTok. A recent project has the internet going …
This guy snuck into a war zone to take his buddies some beer
“We are here to drink beer. We are here to kill war. We are here to laugh at the odds and live our lives so well …
Data shows the US has the most shark attacks in the world
Looking back as far as 1580, the U.S. is the number one shark attack hotspot is the world, a long way ahead of second-placed Australia …
Hit songs you may not know are covers
Music defines generations, it’s a distinct call to the time and place it was created and speaks to that time uniquely. We can hear a …
Yes, people once used the postal service to mail their children
“Come little Billy, momma needs to put this post stamp on you, so you can visit memaw,” was probably what an average U.S. mom would say …
The true story behind Abraham Lincoln’s beard
It is probably the most famous beard in American history. There are more portraits of it than any other beard. Right now, you probably have a …
Fun fact: ‘Toto’ made more than other ‘Wizard of Oz’ actors
In the midst of the Great Depression, a small abandoned Cairn terrier puppy was adopted by a lovely German couple. This puppy was so traumatized she …
It’s amazing pigeons ever survive to adulthood
Birds are known for building incredible nests and raising their young in them. Then there are pigeons. The notoriously lazy birds take a “that’ll do, I’m …
Here’s how they’re making fun of the Fourth of July in Poland
So, get this. There is a group in Poland called 4th of July LARP that has recreated an American trailer park just outside the capital city of Warsaw. …
This summer’s best personal finance books
We’ve got you covered if you’re looking for some good personal finance books to read. Whether you’re looking to learn about budgeting and saving, or …
3 easy ways music lovers can save big on summer concerts
With the third pandemic summer just around the corner, music fans are gearing up for the return of concerts and music festivals. And according to the …
A little nostalgia for all you ‘Guitar Hero’ fans out there
A long, long time ago, music/rhythm games were simple products, whether you were matching up beats in Amplitude, or trying to keep from “rappin’ awful” in Parappa …
Elvis Presley once flew to Denver for this 8,000 calorie sandwich
Was Elvis Presley even human? He was impossibly talented, almost fatally handsome, and boy, could he dance. Yet, Elvis had another talent that seemed to be …
Love cats? Thank the Vikings
Danger! Danger! Vikings ahead! This time they’ve brought small furry creatures that look quite condescending! Vikings are often portrayed as bloodthirsty, violent barbarians in literature and …
Yes, this lion has bangs & no one knows how it happened
You know how magnificent the male lion can be. “The King of the Jungle” owes much of its prowess to its sleek, golden mane — kind …
Remember the world’s fastest talker from those TV ads?
Kids of the ’80s may not know his name, but they will definitely remember his voice. John Moschitta, Jr., was the mustachioed man who pitched toy trains, …
The story of how Sean Connery beat up 6 gang members all by himself
The story you are about to read will not come as a surprise. Not in the least. In fact, you might say, “Yep, seems right.” Here …
Apple, Costco & Google: These are the world’s favorite US brands
Everyone shops, no matter where in the world you live. But what are the most valuable U.S. brands? Statista used data from Brand Finance to find out just …
Yes, the Apollo 11 astronauts had to go through customs
Oh, customs, the most annoying part of the end of a journey. You have to stand there forever, being questioned endlessly about the ins and outs …
‘Golden Girls’ themed cruise returns in 2023
In November 2019, an event unparalleled in modern history was announced: a “Golden Girls”-themed cruise scheduled for February 2020. It was the most glorious of mashups …
The story behind that iconic Farrah Fawcett poster
Farrah Fawcett was beautiful. Her flowing, gravity-defying curls, crystalline blue eyes, and megawatt smile made her the epitome of the girl next door all grown up. So …
