The Quick 9: Non-Blonde Ambition
Tons of singers and actresses go blonde – everyone knows that. But who knew it was almost as common to leave blonde behind for another hue? Here are nine people who did just that. 1. Elvis. The King...
View ArticleThe Last King of New Jersey: The Suburban Life of Napoleon’s Brother
As Napoleon Bonaparte expanded his new French Empire and conquered much of Western Europe, he doled out the spoils of war to his friends and family, whether they wanted it or not. Napoleon’s older...
View ArticleWhere’d Rick Moranis Go?
Anyone growing up in the 80s likely has vivid and fond memories of Rick Moranis’ role as the hapless and self-deprecating Louis Tully in Ghostbusters, or perhaps as the dad in Honey I Shrunk the Kids...
View ArticlePirate Women
The colorful story of pirates Anne Bonny and Mary Read prove that not every woman in the 18th century knew her place. For them, crossdressing meant adventure, freedom, and power. They met as part of...
View Article10 Best-Selling Books That Were Originally Rejected
Aspiring writers know how it is -those rejection slips just keep piling up. It can be discouraging. But that doesn’t necessarily mean your book is bad. Some of the biggest selling books ever were...
View Article24 Utterly Adorable Pet Halloween Costumes
Whether or not you would ever dress up your own pet, it’s hard to deny that critters look cute in Halloween costumes, no matter what species they happen to be. Here are some of the best animal...
View Article11 Geeky Craft Creations, Including Rainbow Brite vs. Strawberry Shortcake
There’s a lot of variety in geek crafting. Whether you geek out over Star Wars, Pokemon or marine biology, there are plenty of subjects for you to enjoy, whether you prefer them rendered via...
View ArticleThe Late Movies: “TableTop,” Wil Wheaton’s Boardgame Show
So Wil Wheaton has a YouTube show about boardgames, and it’s awesome. It’s called TableTop, and it’s a long-form (about a half hour per episode) look at various good boardgames, including a basic...
View Article11 Game-Inspired Cakes
We’ve featured cakes based on video games before, but for those who prefer to play their games in the real world against non-virtual friends, here are 11 great tribute desserts. 1. Dungeons &...
View ArticleFrom Classics to Graphics: 6 Literary Masterpieces Turned Into Graphic Novels
Abridging classic novels for younger readers is nothing new. But in recent years, classic literature has been graphic novel-ized, making it more accessible for readers young and old while preserving...
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