Nowadays, popular culture is teeming with unicorns. They can be found in movies, TV shows, toys, clothing, and books for both children and adults. However, it’s worth noting that the magical beast with a spiralized horn we all know is merely one of the several versions of unicorns that have been present in folklore throughout […]
Have you ever wondered about the origins of the names of the days of the week? While Sunday and Monday are self-explanatory, being named after the sun and moon respectively, Saturday stands out for being named after the Roman god Saturn. The other four days of the week are named after Norse gods, with Tuesday […]
When you think of American breakfast food, what comes to mind? For many, it’s likely things like cereal and milk, toast, eggs, and coffee. On weekends, there might be more elaborate dishes like French toast or pancakes accompanied by a tall glass of orange juice. When we step foot in a diner, we know what […]
Let’s check out some interesting facts about KFC as we delve into the peculiarities of food history. Who hasn’t savored the distinct and tantalizing taste of KFC’s fried chicken? At the very least, you might be familiar with the iconic Colonel and his signature red bucket of chicken. Sit back and relish this delightful video […]
While synonymous with Galadriel and Celeborn, Lothlórien has a long history including its foundation by the Nandor elves, taking of a Sindarin King, and participation in three wars against Sauron. [Nerd of the Rings]
Here’s an interesting take on how The Lady of the Lake from Arthurian Mythology might very well be a smith, and not a graceful lady in a flowing gown. [Source: jenniferrpovey]
To celebrate the 80th anniversary of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s The Little Prince, Funko has released an adorable POP! figure of the beloved character. From the novella The Little Prince, written by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, comes a stylized Pop! figure of the Le Petit Prince! This The Little Prince Pop! Vinyl Figure #29 measures approximately 3 […]
Traveling to your dream destination is not in the cards right now, but the time will come soon. Rosetta Stone (promo code at the bottom of this post) can prepare you for your next adventure by teaching you the native language of your future place of travel, all from the comfort of your home. Rated […]
Just follow these simple instructions to create the perfect shakespearean insult: [Via]
These Georgetown University medical students used donated cadavers in their anatomy class in 2011. Bill O’Leary/The Washington Post via Getty Images Susan Lawrence, University of Tennessee and Susan E. Lederer, University of Wisconsin-Madison In 1956, Alma Merrick Helms announced that she was bound for Stanford University. But she would not be attending classes. Upon learning […]