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Flying Your Butt Off: The Longest Flight Ever
You think WKRP dropping turkeys was the looniest local business promotion ever? How about flying a Cessna for 65 days without landing? Here's the story.
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The DeLorean: How a Cocaine Deal Enabled Back to the Future
What do refrigerators, drugs, an automotive industry darling, and the iconic DeLorean DMC-12 sports car have to do with the hit movie, Back to the Future?
The Perfect March Madness Bracket: Long Odds
If your retirement plan hinges on picking a perfect March Madness bracket, perhaps diversify. While it looks easy, the odds of winning are... impossible.
The Sticky Truth Behind Tar and Feathering
Tar and feathering was publicly humiliating. Was it painful? Why did it become an angry mob favorite way to show extreme displeasure? Here's the sticky truth.
About That New Year’s Eve Times Square Ball Drop
The new year is marked by the traditional Times Square Ball Drop in New York City. Here are the facts about that 6-ton, million-dollar Waterford Crystal ball.
A Christmas Story … Myth?
It hurts when you find out your favorite heart-warming fictional stories aren’t true. Such as with Ralphie Parker's Daisy Red Ryder from A Christmas Story.
This Article Is Not About the Origin of “Red Herring”
Whose bright idea was it to use the name of a stinky fish product, red herring, to refer to misdirection and distraction from the main issue? Here's the story.
Frankly, I Don’t Give a Damn
Spoken by apathetics everywhere, the “I don’t give a damn” barb has got to be one of the most used and abused argument finales ever. Here's the back story.
Confusing Abbreviations, e.g., “etc.” and “i.e.”
Three abbreviations seem to get abused more than others, e.g., “etc.,” “i.e.,” and, you guessed it, “e.g.” Here's how to use them correctly.
Cutting the Cable: A Practical Look at Streaming TV Quality vs. Cost
Does anyone like cable TV and its high cost? Streaming TV is a less expensive option, but does it work as well? We take the plunge and report the real deal...
Sarah and the Winchester Mystery House
Sarah Winchester (yeah, that Winchester) built the Winchester Mystery House. Some say the 38-year-long construction project was to deter angry spirits. True?
You’re So Vain: Striking a Vocal Chord
Here’s a fun fact about Carly Simon's hit "You're So Vain" you either know or not, but if you don’t, you end up wondering, “How did I not realize that before?
The Invention of Stereo: Two Ears, Two Speakers
We take high-fidelity music for granted, but the invention of stereo was a big deal. Here's the story of the amazing music reproduction we take for granted.
Why Do We Tell Performers to Break a Leg?
It sounds like a passive-aggressive barb when we tell a performer to "break a leg." But, as much as the understudy might wish it, the phrase means good luck.
Why Do Weeks Have Seven Days?
Why do weeks have seven days? Is there some celestial explanation like with days, years and (sorta) months? Or is it human randomness?
Do Hangovers Get Worse As You Get Older?
Do hangovers get worse as you get older? Bad news buddy: yes! Here's why you'll feel even lousier after just a short night out.
Was Mr. Rogers a Navy SEAL? Myth vs. Reality of America’s Favorite Children’s Show Host
Fred Rogers of Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood: Secret warrior or gentleman children's TV empire host? The myth versus the reality.
Why Are There Holes in Electrical Plugs?
Ever wonder why there are holes in electrical plugs prongs? Creatively presented, this bit of everyday practical knowledge just might win you a bar bet.
The Left Lane Is For Passing ^&%$#(@!!!
So, can you or can you not take legally justified umbrage at Sunday drivers puttering along in the left lane as if it were their personal cruising track?
Why is a Football Quarterback Called a Quarterback?
The reason behind naming the quarterback isn’t exactly what we’d call a profound mystery. However, there's a story behind the name and the role.
