If you have a child who's turning 16, chances are they want two things: ...to learn how to drive ...and get a vehicle of their own! And why not? We're constantly shown teenagers who drive in movies and TV shows - and the kind of vehicle is whatever the plot needs.  [...]

Way back in 1872 (when building codes were non-existent), the basement of a warehouse in Boston, Massachusetts suddenly caught fire. The warehouse was storing dry goods, so the blaze easily and quickly consumed it. The flames made it up the wooden elevator to the roof - and, thanks to the wind [...]

I know, I know. Halloween is over, but I couldn't resist bringing this up -- Bram Stoker was born this week in 1847. Stoker created the character 'Dracula' in his 1897 novel of the same name. The story is presented as a collection of letters, journal entries, and newspaper articles and [...]

Streamers are a name for people who play video games live on Youtube, Twitch, or even Facebook - and they've taken over the internet. Remember when kids used to say, "when I grow up, I wanna be a doctor/vet/lawyer/engineer/velociraptor"?  Well, now they say they want to become streamers. It's a kid's [...]

Coca-Cola's 1980s flop "New Coke" is a fine example of what can happen when you change what's worked incredibly well in the past.  After months and months of research, testing, and focus groups, 'New Coke' was set for worldwide distribution. But, as soon as the 'game-changer' hit store shelves, it was [...]

King Tutankhamun (more commonly known as King Tut) is considered the most recognizable Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt.  His gold-plated sarcophagus is instantly identifiable and is synonymous with ancient Egyptian imagery.  In 1922, after years of searching, British archaeologist Howard Carter located the tomb of the king, who ascended the throne when [...]

A few months ago, Elon Musk announced what he referred to as the "Tesla Bot," a robot designed to eliminate the need for human labor involving repetitive tasks.   Currently, many labor-intensive jobs are performed by humans, such as carrying large loads or manipulating controllers for other devices. Ideally, the Tesla Bot [...]

In 1993, a movie we know and love (directed by the acclaimed Steven Spielberg and based on a bestselling novel by Michael Crichton) was released into theaters across the world.  Jurassic Park took the world by storm, showcasing state-of-the-art special effects unlike anything else seen at the time - that still [...]

Halloween is coming up fast, and in 1993 one of the most famous animated movies to ever celebrate the season was released. It’s a classic - Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.  For the uninitiated, the movie’s set in a fantasy world where various monsters and characters live in holiday-themed towns.  [...]

Not something you hear too often, right? Once we reach a certain age, there becomes almost a stigma surrounding the dollar store. Isn’t that… for poor people!? Not really! Making excellent use of your money is just a smart thing to do no matter what your bank account looks like - [...]