Eric Johnson

If you weren't alive when Francis Gary Powers got shot down over the Soviet Union, you probably heard about it in high school history. But just in case you slept through that class, here's a quick recap: Capt. Powers had been working for the CIA, carrying

We got some outstanding responses to our most recent book giveaway contest. We asked you how you would make a sport more fun, dangerous or exciting. The best answers, including our winner, were able to bring all three of those qualities into the game. Our

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, no one had ever heard of a little movie called Star Wars. Of course, George Lucas' "space opera," which revived sci-fi as a genre for the masses, is now a classic. The Star Wars movies (the first three, at least)

This Saturday is July 4, a day when Americans of all shapes and sizes will come together to commemorate the founding of their country, and the noble pursuit of life, liberty, and overcooked hamburgers. Here's a quick quiz question "“ how many people signe

Quick, name a Japanese sport! Well, you probably said "sumo" because you've already read the headline of this article. But when it comes to the martial arts, sumo is inextricably associated with Japan. But how did it get started, and why is it still so p

While the protests in Iran continue to rage on, it might help to gain a bit of perspective on the country's leadership. Since 1979, the ultimate ruling power has been in the hands of the Supreme Leader "“ not the president. Iran is currently under the r

In the nearly 75 years since it was first released by Parker Brothers, Monopoly has inspired hundreds of spinoffs. Most of them are licensed by Hasbro, but there are also plenty of eccentric and unauthorized variants, like many of the ones below. 1.