One of the most acclaimed streaming series of recent memory, FX’s “Shōgun” was based on a 1975 novel by author James Clavell. That same book previously inspired a memorable 1980 TV miniseries that was also well-received – if your dad watched the History Channel in the 90s, you probably saw […]
It probably won’t surprise you to learn that some of the biggest celebrities in the world had parents who were also pretty noteworthy. But Tinseltown isn’t the only way to get famous, and some of the most prominent superstars had moms and dads who genuinely made history – for better […]
As ’90s style and trends continue to make a comeback, it’s impossible for those of us who actually grew up in the ’90s to not think about some of our favorite toys and the joy they brought us. While it’s human nature to feel nostalgic for a simpler time, the […]
It’s easy to forget that so many of the most basic conveniences of modern life are, well… modern. …And we’re not talking about cutting edge tech like Peloton bikes and smartphones. Some things you’ve used every day of your life haven’t been around that much longer than you have! To […]
Hygiene has been a constant struggle throughout history – ever since the first people got sick!! Technological advancements, a growing awareness and knowledge of germs and and disease spread all helped people keep clean and healthy into our current age. Come take a trip with us back into the past […]
To this day, Schindler’s List is a tough sit, featuring some of the most relentlessly brutal sequences in Hollywood cinema. As hard as it can be to watch, it was also an ordeal to make. Spielberg himself found the experience emotionally draining, and actors like Ben Kingsley, Ralph Fiennes, and […]
There’s nothing like a good con story. Anyone who has moved to the big city can tell you how they were swindled out of a dollar on the subway, or how someone came knocking at their door with a suspicious-sounding sob story. And then there are the long cons, the […]
The Chicago Outfit was founded during the 1910s, but it became notorious under the leadership of Al Capone. When crime boss Johnny Torrio invited Capone to Chicago from New York in 1920, it set the foundation for Capone’s rise to the top. Capone, leader of the Outfit from 1925 to […]
It’s no secret that flying can be stressful, but some travel stories sound like nightmares compared to minor inconveniences like long lines and delayed flights. Over the years, multiple airlines have found themselves in hot water for how they treated passengers, especially in the age of social media and viral […]
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