Jake Rossen

Jake Rossen is a writer, editor, and curator of fine comic strip art. (Except Garfield.) His byline can be found within the pages of The New York Times, ESPN.com, Wired.com and a slew of health and fitness-related publications.

Marshall McLuhan, the Man Who Predicted the Internet in 1962

Despite scoffing from fellow academics, McLuhan's "global village" would eventually become a reality.... READ ON

Avoiding Late Dinners Could Lower Your Risk of Cancer

New research is throwing shade on late-night meals.... READ ON

10 Facts About Gerald Ford

Number 38 once locked himself out of the White House.... READ ON

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The pay is great, so long as you don't mind the sharks, dead bodies, and occasional risk of being sucked into a vacuum.... READ ON

Sorry, Kids: Soda is Now Banned From Children's Menus in Baltimore

Sugar-laden drinks are off the table thanks to a new city ordinance.... READ ON

No Strings Attached: The Puppet Satire of D.C. Follies

The 1980s series poked fun at public figures using puppets made by the 'H.R. Pufnstuf' team of Sid and Marty Krofft.... READ ON

Just Smelling Coffee Can Give You a Brain Boost

Now you have a good excuse for keeping your coffee cup glued to your nose.... READ ON

8 Arresting Facts About Scotland Yard

They have a secret museum of crime artifacts (including body parts) that's closed to the general public.... READ ON

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Sad but true: Your pet can die in a shockingly short amount of time.... READ ON

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The common virus might hold a key to understanding the debilitating brain disease.... READ ON

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Readers love nothing more than headless models and secret babies.... READ ON

What Happens When You Flush an Airplane Toilet?

It's a marvel of poop-related engineering.... READ ON

Adobe Photoshop Is Coming to the iPad

And it will do everything the desktop version can do.... READ ON

A Very Special History of The More You Know

The public service announcements were originally meant to boost teacher recruitment—and NBC wasn't all that crazy about airing them.... READ ON

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The invasive species likes to gang up on its prey, sometimes swarming animals by the thousands.... READ ON

8 Things You Might Not Know About Drew Carey

The 'Price is Right' host really doesn't need the glasses. He wears them just so you'll recognize him.... READ ON

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A quick weekend chore can save you up to 10 percent on your utility bill.... READ ON

This Super-Stinger Wasp Was Just Discovered in the Amazon

It paralyzes its victims before depositing eggs inside them so they can burst like a bomb later. What a charmer.... READ ON

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Offline shopping doesn't always have to be more expensive.... READ ON

7 of the Most Bizarre Ways to Die

We all have to go sometime. Hopefully, it won't be while choking to death at a cockroach-eating contest.... READ ON

It Only Takes an Hour for Bacteria to Spoil Your Picnic Foods

Don't let food gone bad ruin your summer.... READ ON

You Can Now Take a Jay-Z and Beyonce-Themed Tour of the Louvre

The museum will walk you through all 17 works featured in their video for "Apesh*t."... READ ON

10 Slap-Happy Facts About The Three Stooges

Adolf Hitler was not a fan of theirs.... READ ON

Sorry, Suckers: Seattle Becomes First U.S. City to Ban Plastic Straws and Utensils

Dealers of illicit straws could be fined $250.... READ ON

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We don't recommend reading this before your next cook-out.... READ ON

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There's a lot going on under the felt.... READ ON

How to Protect Pets From Fireworks Stress This Summer

Your fluffy pals need special attention during holiday celebrations.... READ ON

Amateur Sleuths Claim to Have Decoded D.B. Cooper's Real Identity

The saga of the 1972 skyjacking gets another twist.... READ ON

He's Also a Client: The Saga of Sy Sperling's Hair Club

Sperling had one reason to reinvent the toupee: He didn't want something that would fall off during sex.... READ ON

Clumsy? This Faux Airbag Will Protect Your Dropped Phone

Spring clips deploy and absorb the shock.... READ ON

10 Colorful Facts About the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling

You can wrestle at least one of the original GLOW cast members.... READ ON

Deep-Fried Oreos Answer Nation’s Call, Finally Hit Retail Shelves

The arterial threat is coming to Walmart.... READ ON

8 Things You Might Not Know About B.C.

The caveman comic strip turned 60 this year.... READ ON

The Cruel (But Effective) Agony of the Kars4Kids Jingle

The omnipresent radio spot has made millions suffer. And the organization behind it couldn't be happier.... READ ON

8 Non-Objectionable Facts About Matlock

The long-running Andy Griffith courtroom drama once guest-starred ALF.... READ ON

5 Spiders That Can Hide in Plain Sight

Take a closer look the next time you decide to lean against a tree.... READ ON

Nordic Track: How Iceland Snuck into the World Cup

A nation the size of Anaheim with a dentist for a coach is up against the best soccer teams in the world.... READ ON

27 Things You Might Not Know About Theodore 'Teddy' Roosevelt

Our 26th president is also the one you'd want watching your back in a street fight.... READ ON

14 Wild Facts About Double Dare

When your show is this disgusting, having your own on-set sewage system is a must.... READ ON

18 Secrets of Criminal Defense Attorneys

There's a good reason they stand so close to their client during a verdict.... READ ON

The Hidden Benefits of Your Health Insurance Plan

Insurance companies offer discount programs on everything from yoga to treadmills. Here's how to find them.... READ ON

13 Secrets of Roller Derby

There's a good reason players refuse to wear the number "1" on their jersey.... READ ON

'Eat Lead!': When Activists Hacked Talking Barbie

Thanks to the Barbie Liberation Organization, the congenial doll barked military orders and screamed "vengeance is mine!" during a very weird holiday 1993 toy season.... READ ON

Original GLOW Wrestling Series Hits Twitch

Shout! Factory is offering up footage of the show that inspired the Netflix hit on June 28.... READ ON

Netherlands Officials Want to Pay Residents to Bike to Work

19 cents a kilometer adds up. Eventually.... READ ON

Toddlers Are Now Eating as Much Added Sugar as Adults

Willy Wonka saw it coming.... READ ON

8 Things You Might Not Know About The Wizard of Id

Jim Henson was such a big fan of the strip that he tried (but failed) to adapt it for television.... READ ON

The Best Way to Fight Sky-High Gas Prices This Summer

How to avoid being a chump at the pump.... READ ON

15 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Pool Lifeguards

They're not above occasionally peeing in the pool.... READ ON

Fizzled Out: Why Coca-Cola Purposely Designed a Soft Drink to Fail

The company's Tab Clear wasn't supposed to compete with Crystal Pepsi in 1993. It was supposed to destroy them both.... READ ON

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