Category Archives: Culture



Superman: Truth, Justice, and Kicking the KKK’s Butt!

In the 1940s, Superman had already punched Hitler in the jaw and drop-kicked some fascism out of the atmosphere. So when he needed a new villain to laser-eye into oblivion, along came the worst costume party in history: the Ku Klux Klan. Enter Stetson Kennedy: a real-life badass who infiltrated the Klan without heat vision […]

The Best Cosplay from Montreal Comiccon 2025: Our Photo Gallery!

Once again this year, Montreal Comiccon 2025 is alive with color, creativity, and pure fandom joy! Celebrating its 15th edition at the Palais des congrès, the event has transformed the city into a haven for geeks, pop culture lovers, and of course, incredible cosplay. From jaw-dropping costumes to unforgettable moments with celebrity guests, we roamed […]



Richard Ayoade Reads Kafka’s Letters and Slowly Spirals Into Victorian Despair

Before ghosting was a thing, novelist Franz Kafka was out here having full-blown existential meltdowns over mail he never received. Now, imagine Richard Ayoade, deadpan master of awkward energy, reading Kafka’s anxiety-ridden love letters like a man personally betrayed by the postal service. Recorded at Letters Live at the Royal Albert Hall, this performance is […]

From Ancient Spells to Modern Self-Help: Do Magic Words Have Power?

Abracadabra! Ichita copita melaka mystica! Please? Whether you’re casting a spell, begging for an extension, or just trying to get someone to pass the guac, you’ve probably used a “magic word” or two. But what if those words… actually worked? In the latest episode of Otherwords, Dr. Erica Brozovsky dives into the origins and very […]

From Fish Guts to Fry Sauce: The Disgusting History of Ketchup

Ketchup: the red stuff that makes fries worth eating, burgers complete, and hot dogs… controversial. But did you know America’s favorite condiment started as a gooey stew of fermented fish guts slowly cooked in the sun? That’s not a punchline, that’s history! And also possibly a biohazard. In this video from Great Big Story, we […]

Mythical Nightmares: Meet the Fearsome Norse Mythological Monsters

Behold! Behold! Gather ’round, for I present to you a captivating compendium of seven extraordinary Norse mythological creatures, accompanied by intriguing tidbits about their nature. [Source | Via MC]

The English Language Is Weird and Inconsistent

Why does English have a word like defenestration (the act of throwing someone out a window) but no commonly used term for “the day after tomorrow”? Why do phrases like “you are the s**t” and “you ain’t s**t” mean totally different things while both somehow still function as insults or compliments depending on the vibe? […]

Real Life DND Story: The Iron Hand of Götz von Berlichingen (1480 – 1562)

Real-life D&D character alert! Meet Götz von Berlichingen (1480-1562), the knight who got his arm blasted off by a cannon, replaced it with a badass iron hand, kept questing for over 40 years, wrote poetry, punched merchants, kidnapped a bishop, and retired drunk in a castle. His life was basically a medieval action RPG! This […]

23 Emotions People Feel, But Can’t Explain

Ever felt something so specific and strange, but had no words to describe it? You’re not alone. Human emotions are wonderfully complex, and sometimes, the English language just doesn’t cut it. Here’s a fascinating list of 23 oddly specific emotions you’ve likely felt but never knew had a name. [Sources: The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows […]