9 Fascinating Facts About Maurice Sendak
Maurice Sendak's books were shaped by his own childhood: one marked by the Lindbergh baby kidnapping, the concentration camp deaths of most of his extended family, and parents consumed by depression and anger.
2023-06-09 21:52
10 of the Most Valuable Cassette Tapes From the ‘80s and ‘90s
Back in the 1980s and ‘90s, audio cassettes were everything. Here are some of the most valuable cassette tapes today from those eras, including Nirvana’s “Nevermind,” and more.
2023-06-09 06:26
Love Pickleball But Can't Find a Court? Now You Can Rent a Private One
An Airbnb for pickleball courts has arrived.
2023-06-09 05:29
10 Strategies Firefighters Use to Fight Wildfires
There are several techniques firefighters use to put fires out quickly, completely, and safely.
2023-06-09 04:17
8 Historical Methods of Detecting Pregnancy
Before home pregnancy tests, the most reliable test was just to wait and see. But people still wanted to know as early as possible whether they were harboring a tiny human.
2023-06-09 04:15
Yes, Your Dog Is Very Much Willing to Eat You If You Die
While it’s certainly true that dogs are generally kind spirits, that won’t dissuade them from using you as a charcuterie board upon your death.
2023-06-09 01:28
Remembering Christine Jorgensen, America’s First Trans Celebrity
When news of Christine Jorgensen’s gender-affirming surgery made headlines, she decided to use the exposure to help people.
2023-06-08 23:23
The Real Reason Trader Joe’s Doesn’t Allow Online Orders
The in-person shopping experience is part of the Trader Joe's brand.
2023-06-08 22:15
AirNow’s Interactive Map Shows You the Air Quality Index in Your Area
If you’re in the red on AirNow’s air quality map, you should stay inside.
2023-06-08 04:52
7 Misconceptions About Social Media
In the latest episode of Misconceptions, host Justin Dodd debunks some commonly held beliefs about social media, from who owns what you post to what happens to your data.
2023-06-08 03:27
4 Ways to Stay Safe When Wildfire Smoke Causes Poor Air Quality
Canadian wildfires have caused air quality alerts to go into effect across the U.S. Here’s how to stay safe.
2023-06-08 02:18
10 Wonderful Casting Decisions That Made Fans Unnecessarily Angry
Fan enthusiasm can be a wonderful thing—but sometimes it can go a bit too far. Here are 10 of the biggest casting backlashes in modern film history.
2023-06-08 01:29