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Pro wrestling has long had the reputation of being low-brow entertainment, something enjoyed by the uneducated and unwashed masses. Of course, to anyone who’s a fan of it, though, this couldn’t further from the truth. Yes, with its combination of athletic showmanship and soap opera storytelling, it can often be just as engrossing as anything

There seems to be little privacy in the modern world. Modern technologies gather information about us, and we have little control over what happens to this data. We all use the internet, and every time we do, we add to the stock of information available to businesses and the authorities. Most of us accept this

King of the Hill remains one of the most popular cartoons ever aired on primetime television. However, during its run, it was somewhat overshadowed by fellow FOX series The Simpsons. Still, series creator Mike Judge’s Texas-themed sitcom enjoyed 13 great seasons as one of America’s greatest television shows before wrapping in 2009. In the years

Mascots have been around for quite a while; one of the first mascots was a taxidermy mount in 1908 for the Chicago Cubs. However, it wasn’t until 1964 that live costumed mascots began to appear. It wasn’t long after that costumed mascots became an expected part of many sports teams, universities, companies, organizations, and schools.

Over a couple of glasses of wine, a friend recently revealed that she suffers from what surely is called penguinophobia—the fear of penguins. She theorized that perhaps she was traumatized as a child by Danny DeVito’s iconic portrayal of the villain Oswald Cobblepot aka The Penguin, in the Batman movie. She went on to say

Through the course of human history, life expectancy has gradually increased; this is thanks to medical advancements. Because of scientific and medical advances, human life expectancy has increased much more dramatically in the last 100 to 150 years. The average life expectancy in the United States in 1900 was 49 years, and in 1800 it

Writing a successful book is complicated! Even with hours (and years) of work, a book may not come out exactly right. Art is very subjective, after all. Therefore, many artists and authors experience great failures throughout their careers. This is true for even the most famous and successful writers of our time. These failed books

No matter whether you’re looking for a morning pick-me-up such as a Caffè Americano, latte, an iced cold brew coffee or espresso, or perhaps looking for a cold drink on a warm day such as a refresher or Frappuccino, with over 34,000 Starbucks stores worldwide, you’re sure to find one close by that can accommodate

Research shows that people believe in conspiracy theories for many reasons, but the authors of “The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories” separate these causes into three groups of heightened motives: “epistemic, existential, and social.” Epistemic motives arise from conspiracy theorists’ need for causal explanations. This helps them to understand the world, slake their curiosity, and alleviate

Beginning roughly around 1967, Hollywood began changing its order of operations, focusing more on films that favored younger audiences and were more directly in response to popular culture. And while there are many names that have become synonymous with what came to be known as the “New Hollywood,” stories of this era tend to forget

Of all the names associated with the French Revolution of 1789, Marie Antoinette’s is probably the most widely familiar. Artist Jacques-Louis David’s rendering of the former queen being carted off to her execution is one of the most recognized sketches in history. However, it was also a far cry from the opulently staged portrait settings

It’s natural to want justice for a crime as serious as homicide or as confusing as a disappearance. Police departments put incredible resources into solving crimes like these. Victims’ families take solace in whatever closure is offered by a guilty conviction or even just a definitive answer. The loss can never be replaced, but society

When we think of the 1960s pop music movement known as the British Invasion, The Beatles are usually the first group that comes to mind, followed by other British male rock stars of the era like The Rolling Stones, The Who, Tom Jones, and Cliff Richard. However, there were also a number of female singers

People don’t normally visit tourist attractions with the idea that they’ll see a ghost or spot something paranormal. But sometimes, the spirits born of tragedies long forgotten cling to the realm of the living, peeking over walls and hiding behind trees. On this list are ten unexpectedly creepy places that offer both a glance into

What comes to mind when you think about your favorite candy? Perhaps you think of the chocolate and peanut butter combination of a Reese’s cup, a caramel-filled Twix bar, the coconut and almond pairing of an Almond Joy, or non-chocolate treats such as Skittles, Twizzlers, or gummy bears. At just the right moment, indulging in

If the popularity of true crime documentaries and reality TV is anything to go by, there is a pervasive, widespread appetite for the true story on screen. Something about a film based on actual events sets it apart from the rest. It offers audiences a glimpse into something awe-inspiring or gut-churning that has happened to

Since the very earliest days of aviation, birds have posed a threat to aircraft. The idea that a small, winged animal could bring down a massive plane seems surprising, but such accidents have caused numerous near-misses as well as devastating crashes and deaths. In 1905, Wilbur Wright—one of the two famous pioneering aviator brothers—wrote in

Readers can find loads of great fantasy and science fiction book series out there; no one can deny that. From the timeless epic The Lord of the Rings trilogy to the more youthful style of the Harry Potter novels, there is a multitude of options from which readers can choose. However, the vast selection can

Musicals are the popular culture equivalent of vegemite or olives. You either love them with a passion or hate them with fervor. So, when you sit down to watch a movie or book a theatre performance, are you the person who loves it when people burst into song at the drop of a hat? Or

Everybody is entitled to the right to privacy. It is a fundamental human right that falls under the first-generation human right—except, with technology, it’s not! Today, there is a lot of controversy surrounding privacy because its definition varies globally. Technology has many benefits, but it hasn’t helped on this front. If anything, its development has