[tps_header]The 90’s was such a great time to be alive. It was a period of cheesy boy bands, mixtapes and actual socializing. If given the chance to travel back in time, I’d definitely go back to this magical era. Gone are the days where cellphones were not smart enough and people were just, well, enjoying…
[tps_header]Horror movies truly appeal the majority of us. They gives us the thrill gained from fear without exposing ourselves to the harm and the real thing. For some, terrifying movies are the closest thing that we can have to the real horror. However, unfortunately for the others, they experienced true to life occurrences which were captured…
[tps_header]The lives of film, television, and stage actresses seem exciting but are not always easy. Failed relationships, deaths in the family, or health problems, in some cases, may drive them to an early grave—at their own hands. We have listed below 10 of the Iconic actreses who ended their lives. We’ll miss you all. [/tps_header]…
There are all sorts of stereotypes and theories attached to each of the generations; but who’s in charge of naming them? Where do terms like “Millennial” and “Baby Boomer” originate, and why are they so pervasive? The fact is, there’s no formula for creating a name for a generation: as helpful as the terms may…
How could it be that a name like ‘Jasper’ could go from being the 567th most common name for boys in 2006 to being the 248th most popular name in 2013? For a name to jump over 300 spots in a mere 7 years is suspicious to say the least – that’s a 72%…
Whether you think they’re a great addition for your child’s birthday party or demons sent from hell to keep you awake at night, clowns have been around for ages and are imminently recognizable, from their red noses to their comically oversized shoes. But where does the tradition of clown-size shoes come from? If you…
Everyone knows that the Third World could use a little help, and that the First World is probably where they should turn for that help, but what about those guys in the middle? Is there such a thing as a Second World? Much to the relief of the anal retentive, the answer to that…
One bite of a delicious, warm, gooey, chocolate-y brownie fresh from the oven is enough to send most people to food heaven; but where did brownies come from, and who do we have to thank for one of the most delicious indulgences on the dessert menu? Who invented the Brownie? The answer isn’t a…
If you’ve ever been called a poindexter, you know what a backhanded compliment it can be: it means you’re smart, but in a very un-cool way. Where did the term come from? Believe it or not, we can thank the antics of a cartoon cat for this not-quite-a-compliment. In 1919, Felix the Cat began…
How many times a day do you use the term “OK”? If you were to count all the times you use the expression, whether it’s to show enthusiasm, agree with someone, describe something, or to change the topic of conversation, you’d probably be taken aback by how important those two little letter are. They’re…
Today, “Bingo” is a game of chance and “Beano” is an over-the-counter medication that helps you pass gas. Amazingly, though, “Bingo” was once called “Beano”, and before that, it was called “Lo Giuoco del Lotto D’Italia.” Here’s how the popular game made its way from Italy in the 1500s to modern-day bingo halls and senior…
Few things bring more frustration to a Westerner than trying to use chopsticks – it’s like having to work for every bite, and it seems unlikely that Eastern folks are just born with the innate ability to pick up rice with two sticks. Well, just like Western children are taught to use a fork…
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