22 Fun Facts About ‘Elf’
The classic Will Ferrell Christmas movie celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2023.
2023-11-30 02:59
8 of History’s Greatest Charlatans
One scam was convincing enough to fool George Washington.
2023-11-28 21:19
The World’s 25 Most Popular Apps by Download
This list of the world’s most downloaded apps includes everything from TikTok to Candy Crush.
2023-11-24 01:27
15 Moving Facts About ’Planes, Trains and Automobiles’
John Hughes’s own hellish trip from New York City to Chicago inspired ‘Planes, Trains and Automobiles,’ the 1987 Thanksgiving classic starring Steve Martin and John Candy.
2023-11-22 22:58
All 25 Recipients of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
The honor for comedic excellence has been turned down a couple of times and rescinded once.
2023-11-17 03:25
Where Does the Word ’Meme’ Come From?
The word predates social media.
2023-11-08 06:27
Guilty pleas from ex-Trump attorneys deal blow to right-wing media outlets that amplified election lies
Plea deals taken by Jenna Ellis, Sidney Powell and Kenneth Chesebro spell trouble for not only Donald Trump but for the right-wing media apparatus that championed his election lies.
2023-10-25 19:19
Why Is It Called the “Placebo Effect”?
What is a placebo? Technically, a Latin phrase meaning ‘I will please.’ It’s also a Catholic prayer and a clever insult.
2023-10-23 23:49
This Updated Pegboard Game Helps Stroke Victims Relearn Motor Skills
One startup is using games to make physical therapy more engaging.
2023-10-23 20:23
Up in Smoke: When Cheech and Chong Almost Met Jason From 'Friday the 13th'
"Paramount owns the Cheech and Chong franchise, right? How about 'Cheech and Chong vs. Jason?’”
2023-10-22 22:21
12 Educational Facts About ‘Abbott Elementary’
A workplace mockumentary in the vein of 'The Office' and 'Parks and Rec', 'Abbott Elementary' focuses on an underfunded, predominately Black school based in Philadelphia.
2023-10-21 02:16
Mitt Romney criticizes Fox News and right-wing media for warping Republican Party
Mitt Romney, once the Republican Party's standard-bearer, believes the right-wing media machine is at fault for much of the radicalization that has disfigured the GOP.
2023-10-20 09:58