History
What the Olympic Flame Symbolizes
According to the International Olympic Committee, the modern flame is meant to represent the positive qualities people have long associated with fire, including purity. The torch relay, which …
Pop Culture
Pop Culture
Fascinating Facts About Nick At Nite
If you grew up in the late ’80s or ’90s, chances are your bedtime routine included brushing your teeth, grabbing a snack, and falling asleep to the soothing …
Pop Culture
Fascinating Facts About Mr. Wizard
Long before Bill Nye donned a bow tie or the MythBusters blew things up for science, there was Don Herbert, better known as Mr. Wizard, the calm, curious, …
History
The Rise and Fall of ShowBiz Pizza Place
In the neon-lit world of 1980s family entertainment, few places captured the imagination of children quite like ShowBiz Pizza Place. With its animatronic band, arcade games, and cheesy …
Pop Culture
Do You Remember Kenny Rogers Roasters?
In the early 1990s, when celebrity-backed restaurant chains were all the rage, one country music legend decided to bring his Southern charm to the dinner table. Kenny Rogers …
History
The Real History Behind the Fake Holiday Festivus
Seinfeld, a show about nothing, actually gave us something for the holidays: a new December tradition in which everyone can participate. On December 18, 1997, all of us …
Pop Culture
Hot Dr. Pepper: The Forgotten Christmas Tradition
When the chilly days of the 1960s rolled in, the Dr Pepper Company faced a challenge. Soda sales tended to dip in winter, as people reached for warm …
History
When Franken Berry Cereal Caused a Pink Poop Panic in 1971
In March 1971, General Mills launched a new line of monster-themed cereals to capitalize on the success of Lucky Charms. The first two entries were Count Chocula, a …