The history of ramen features cameos from The Yakuza crime syndicate, the U.S. Army, and a businessman who turned a simple idea into a worldwide convenience food. Ramen is so much more than a cheap and filling meal. In this episode of Food History, we break down ramen as a cultural and historic artifact whose […]
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Wath as Patrick Stewart gives a Shakespearean soliloquy on the letter “B”. [Sesame Street | Via Neatorama]
I have the best job in the world. Seriously. I get paid to watch TV and movies. Okay, not really. But kind of. I’m a children’s book author, and a lot of the books I work on are tie-ins to movies and film. I’ve written books for The Mandalorian, Goonies, Marvel, and I even wrote […]
Satan, the beast crunching sinners’ bones. Lucifer, the fallen angel. Mephistopheles, the trickster striking deals. These three divergent devils are all based on Satan of the Old Testament. But unlike any of these literary devils, the Satan of the Bible was a relatively minor character. So how did he become the ultimate antagonist, with so […]
In 1849, in the ancient city of Nineveh in Iraq, archaeologists sifted through dusty remains, hoping to find records to prove that Bible stories were true. What they found instead was a 4,000-year-old story inscribed on crumbling clay tablets— a story that was so riveting, the first person to translate it started stripping from excitement. […]
Terry Pratchett’s Discworld novels are amazing, but which one should you start with? Here’s a handy flowchart to help you! [Source: goddamnshinyrock] Please note that Geeks are Sexy might get a small commission from qualifying purchases done through our posts (as an Amazon associate or a member of other affiliate programs.)
With a need for American Sign Language interpreters on the rise, it’s a great time to start learning the language. If you have been yearning to master ASL but don’t know where to start, you’ve come to the right place. Plus, this comprehensive bundle is only $34.99. A lifetime subscription to The All-in-One American Sign […]
French fries vs. tater tots … which is the superior fried potato? Let’s start at the beginning. French fries came from … France, right? Oh boy, we’ve got a lot of history to get through. Join host Justin Dodd in a journey through the history of fried potatoes. [Mental Floss]
Amazon is currently holding a MASSIVE book sale! Just buy one, and you’ll get the second one at 50% off! And yes, most of these book are already discounted, which makes this sale even more interesting! There’s THOUSANDS of awesome title in there, including countless comic books, Dungeons and Dragons adventures and rulebooks, and a […]