Kathleen Elise

12 Famous Artists With Synesthesia

Liszt reportedly used his synesthesia to help with his orchestrations, telling the musicians, “O please, gentlemen, a little bluer, if you please!"... READ ON

The Stories Behind 6 Vintage Forest Fire Prevention Characters

Smokey wasn't the only cartoon character trying to save the forests!... READ ON

8 People Who Faked Their Own Deaths

Pseudocide only works if no one figures out your secret.... READ ON

10 Things the Queen of England Still Does for Canada

Her powers may be mainly symbolic now, but the Queen is technically still head of state in Canada.... READ ON

15 Temporarily Banned Episodes of Popular TV Shows

Over the years, a number of TV series have removed specific episodes from their rerun schedules. Here's why they were deemed so offensive.... READ ON

Where Are These 12 Boy Bands Now?

Groups like One Direction, The Wanted, and Big Time Rush are keeping the legacy of boy bands alive, but lest we forget the previous generation of singing boys who captured our hearts, here's a look at what the boy bands of yesteryear are up to these days. (In keeping with this spirit, this piece was written while listening exclusively to the Backstreet Boys.) 1. New Edition... READ ON

19 Confounding Discrepancies Between American English and British English

Don’t freak out if your flatmate says he will be sure to knock you up in the morning.... READ ON

27 Temporarily Banned Episodes of Popular TV Shows

Over the years, a number of TV series have removed specific episodes from their rerun schedules. Some eventually return to the airwaves, while others may be serving a lifetime ban.... READ ON

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