Most people wish they could become household names overnight, but they don’t realize what a dangerous wish that really is. For example, Monica Lewinsky was once a humble White House intern whose affair with President Bill Clinton caused a major scandal. Sure, she was famous,...
We like to think that we’ve come very far as a species, especially when it comes to technology. After all, we all have little boxes in our pockets with the sum total of human knowledge, meaning that we can type or even just talk and...
By now, you’ve probably noticed that some of the biggest stars in the world can appear overnight and disappear just as quickly. That’s why we have phrases like “15 minutes of fame” and “one-hit wonder” to describe artists who fail to make a real cultural...
Here’s a pretty heavy question: why do you love to watch movies? Some people love a carefully-constructed plot and others love charismatic characters. There are other reasons to dig a film, including its awesome soundtrack and killer setpieces. As for us, there’s one thing that...
When Elin Nordegren married Tiger Woods, most people assumed she had an easy life ahead of her. Seriously: marrying someone who is rich and famous? For more friends than we can count, that’s been their romantic goal for years. In reality, though, Nordegren didn’t have...
Tattoos are one form of art that has fans all around the world. While some prefer to simply stare at cool designs, others waste no time getting their own ink. However, the tattoos they get are typically in areas like arms, back, and legs…the kinds...
There’s always something a bit magical about running into identical twins. After all, the idea of a twin brother or sister is such a trope of TV shows like soap operas that it can be wild to remember that yes, people in real life sometimes...
Some people like their entertainment more sophisticated than others…that’s why some people like to spend an evening at the opera and some would rather just watch a movie. However, there’s one form of entertainment that nobody’s too snooty to enjoy, and that’s mechanical bulls. Specifically,...
Ever think about the things you have in common with someone from the 19th century? Sure, countless things have changed since then, including everything from technology to pop culture. But one thing remains the same, then and now, and that’s the fact that nothing fascinates...
Do you know any sports superfans? If you do, try asking them what they love most about watching sporting events. Some people love the spectacle…after all, having entire arenas full of teams competing for major prizes is basically the modern equivalent of gladiators duking it...
