Benjamin Franklin’s Long List of Synonyms for ’Drunk‘
“The Drinkers Dictionary,” published by Franklin in the ‘Pennsylvania Gazette’ in January 1737, features terms like ‘nimptopsical’ and ‘cherubimical’ as synonyms for ‘drunk.’
2023-09-07 05:58
Visit Any National Park Property for Free on September 23—or Volunteer to Help Maintain Them
On September 23, 2023, you can visit the Statue of Liberty, Alcatraz Island, or any of the 400-plus other monuments, parks, and historical sites overseen by the National Park Service for free.
2023-09-07 00:50
The Iconic Concorde Airplane Is Getting the LEGO Treatment
LEGO’s Concorde plane is as sleek as its real-life counterpart.
2023-09-06 21:45
Richard Linklater fears for the future of indie cinema
Richard Linklater fears independent cinema is 'gone with the wind' because Hollywood has changed so much over the last few years
2023-09-06 15:23
This Searchable Database Shows All 8291 License Plate Designs in the U.S.
America has no shortage of cool license plate designs—and plenty of weird ones, too.
2023-09-06 05:16
Rogers Hits Back at Ex-CEO Natale, Saying He Breached Contract
Rogers Communications Inc. denied that it owes money to its former chief executive officer and instead accused him
2023-09-06 03:25
'Undisputed' and 'First Take' Both Talked About LeBron James Today For Some Reason
The NFL may be king, but it isn't King James.
2023-09-06 00:00
Jimmy Buffett's sister reveals she was diagnosed with cancer 'about the same time' as him
When the late singer Jimmy Buffett was diagnosed with a rare skin cancer about four years ago, his younger sister Laurie Buffett McGuane was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer not long after.
2023-09-05 23:52
Beatles memorabilia expected to fetch more than $6 million at auction
A ticket stub from the Beatles' first concert in the United States and a suit once worn by John Lennon are among more than 100 pieces of memorabilia that are going up for auction in New Jersey.
2023-09-05 22:21
S Club explains why they have renamed tour in honour of tragic bandmate Paul Cattermole
Rachel Stevens feels like "no time has passed" since her heyday in S Club as she reveals why the group decided to rename their upcoming reunion tour in honour of their tragic bandmate Paul Cattermole.
2023-09-05 19:21
The Rolling Stones to detail new album and era with live event this week
The Rolling Stones will officially unveil their new album 'Hackney Diamonds' this week.
2023-09-05 15:25
Peru media guide
An overview of the media in Peru, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.
2023-09-04 23:57