3+ day, 2+ hour ago   (1202+ words) The term “based on a true story” comes with a lot of loopholes in Hollywood. Seeing these words on the big screen, we often sit up straight, hoping to see a raw and true rendition of the life of the…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (810+ words) From bright and crunchy to cheesy and even downright peculiar, the ’80s were known for the plethora of salty snacks crowding supermarket shelves. Today, however, many disappearances leave us longing for their once memorable flavors and unique shapes. These 15 nostalgic ’80s salty…...

6+ day, 6+ hour ago   (558+ words) Snowmen may have been a tradition for generations but these particular snow creations are somewhat more memorable than the typical garden specimen. Ranging from colossal giants and topical sculpts to quirky contemporary conceptions, each and every one of these fantastic…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (776+ words) History remembers famous men for many reasons. Some conquered countries, wrote masterpieces, changed politics, or transformed the world through science and art. But public greatness has never guaranteed private decency. Behind some of history’s most celebrated names were marriages marked…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (910+ words) School in the 1980s looked very different from today. There were no smartphones buzzing during algebra, but administrators had plenty of other distractions and safety problems to worry about. From Walkmans and skateboards to pagers associated with the era’s drug panic,…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (1238+ words) To be honest, we can’t deny that here’s something deeply unsettling about a beach after dark. We romanticize the sea during the day but as the dark draws near, there’s an eerie feeling with the splashing waves that lingers in…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (192+ words) The thought of a heatwave is enough to instigate worry and panic. Hearing the term “heat wave” takes our mind to climate anxiety, sunburnt skin, and skyrocketing air conditioning bills. Finding silver linings in such a horrific situation seems too…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (477+ words) This is maybe the most extravagant building among all 12 hotels, designed to show luxury, glamour and rich experience on a tropical volcano in the Japanese archipelagos of Izu. But despite that, it failed, and since 2006 stands alone as one of…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (693+ words) Damini R, a history and journalism graduate, is a passionate writer for Oldest.org, where she explores the world’s oldest records, from ancient manuscripts and historic landmarks to forgotten civilizations and cultural traditions. Based in the bustling Rush City, Bangalore,…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (965+ words) For many Baby Boomers, shopping was once an entirely different experience. Before sprawling malls, big-box retailers, and online shopping, the local five-and-dime could be the most exciting store on Main Street. These stores sold toys, candy, school supplies, clothes, household…...