Before an American traveler even opens his or her mouth, chances are everyone around them already knows where they came from. (Not to mention where they went to school, their mothers’ names, and probably even all their current travel plans.) There are tell-tale signs in their mannerisms, their habits, what shocks them, and often it’s even written all over […] More
So much behind-the-scenes stuff goes into making blockbuster movies—so much that the average movie-goer will never know about. There are secret movie-making techniques, interesting casting changes, and even on-set accidents that don’t get widely publicized. While the end result is really what you’re after, your favorite movies are also hiding secrets, Easter eggs, and unknown […] More
Some of these sports figures may be quite familiar to you—Pete Rose and Lance Armstrong, for instance—but some you may know nothing about the ones who have been forgotten over time. Not every sports figure that has been banned for life was an athlete; some are, while some others are managers, owners, and even an […] More
Elvis Presley was one of the most famous celebrities of the twentieth century whose rise to fame was fast, furious, and full of intrigue. This southern singer was about so much more than jumpsuits and sideburns, but how much do you really know about the man behind The King? Most people casually interested in Elvis […] More
Walter Elias Disney was born on December 5th, 1901 and went on to lead a life of creativity and inspiration that made him and his mouse a household name. The life of the world’s most famous animation tycoon includes humble beginnings, hardships, and immeasurable successes—his beloved characters are known the world over—but how much do […] More
Who is the greatest president in the almost 250-year history of the United States? Obviously, potential answers to that are up for debate, as is that a loaded question. So, let’s turn to science. A group of U.S. political science students and scholars known as the American Political Science Association wanted to know the answer […] More
Just released, the 42nd Annual National Movers Study performed by moving company United Van Lines shows that Americans are on the move and to specific parts of the country. The survey tracked their own customers’ moving patterns for the 2018 year and it reveals a lot about the state of our states. Overall, the study […] More
According to the American Kennel Club, there are a whopping 192 registered dog breeds currently in existence. With that many breeds, obviously some are more popular than others. For instance, when was the last time you saw someone walking their Puli, their Bergamasco Shepherd, or their Azawakh through the neighborhood? Exactly. Golden Retrievers, however, are […] More