Get a Load of These 5 Extremely Bizarre Japanese Game Shows
Japanese culture is largely based on respect and order…except when it comes to game shows! The game shows on Japanese TV are bizarre, hilarious, and they always end up with people being humiliated . Hey, it’s the Japanese way, who are we to judge? Take a look at these 5 wacky shows and enjoy the videos as well. Enjoy! 1. Candy or Not...
10 High-Flying Facts About the Wright Brothers
Orville and Wilbur Wright established their special place in American history on December 17, 1903, when they became the first humans to successfully fly an airplane. The brothers led fascinating lives, working with each other for many years on inventions and plans. But they always be remembered for what happened on that day in North Carolina...
10 Aretha Franklin Recordings That Illustrate the Life of the Late, Great Queen of Soul
Sadly, Aretha Franklin died on August 16, 2018, but the Queen of Soul’s legacy will live on forever through her music and her work in the Civil Rights movement. In honor of Ms. Franklin’s passing, here are 10 facts about a life well lived from a woman with an unforgettable voice. 1. She released her first album, Songs of Faith, at the...
Artist Makes a Real-Life Homer Simpson…And It’s Kind of Terrifying
I’m not sure who thought this was a good idea, but now it’s out there so we might as well just deal with it, mmmmmkay? Photo Credit: Fox An artist named Miguel Vasquez created a 3-D, human-like version of our favorite TV dad Homer Simpson and the results are…well, pretty creepy. Take a look for yourself. Photo Credit: Twitter,...
A French Theme Park Employs a Team of Birds to Keep the Grounds Litter-Free
If you happen to visit the Puy du Fou theme park in Les Epesses, France, pay attention to what the birds that fly around the grounds are up to. The amusement park, which hosts attractions based on different periods of French history, now employs a team of rooks to help clean up litter. Rooks are birds that belong to the same family as crows and...
Photographer Takes You Behind The Scenes To Show How Professional Portraits Are Made
Professional portraits, like the kind of you see on Instagram, look amazing–particularly to us non-professionals who still can’t get their dang phone camera out of portrait mode. But they’re even more impressive once you know how they were made. Often, a photo that looks like it was taken in an fairytale dreamscape was actually...
15 Animals That Fell Asleep In Weird Places
I’ve always been jealous of how easily animals fall asleep, how they can lay their heads down and mere seconds later they’re catching Z’s. Meanwhile, on an average night I need two hours of tossing and turning, a dozen melatonin, and eventually a self-chloroforming before I can shuffle off to dreamland. It’s not...
10 Fascinating Facts About Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln, a frontiersman turned lawyer, served as the 16th president until he was brutally assassinated in April 1865 by John Wilkes Booth – and he’s still widely considered the greatest of all American presidents, over 150 years after his death. Enjoy these facts about Honest Abe and the extraordinary life that he led. 1. Young...
7+ Facts About the Great Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein is regarded as one of the greatest minds in human history. Even though he’s been dead for more than 60 years, Einstein’s life and legacy still loom large today. Let’s celebrate the pioneering physicist with these 8 facts about his life. 1. Einstein’s office Photo Credit: did you know? 2. Black holes Photo...
10 Facts About Guns That’ll Make You Think
For better or worse, guns are a part of everyday life in America. No matter where you stand on the gun issue, you’ll be intrigued by these interesting facts. 1. That’s a lot of guns Photo Credit: did you know? 2. It’s the law Photo Credit: did you know? 3. Norway Photo Credit: did you know? 4. Impressive Photo Credit: did you...