Gillian Finklea

Joined: Apr 8, 2015

9 Actors Who Did It For The Money

9 Fun Facts About Movie Trailers

6 Non-Margarita Drinks to Enjoy on Cinco de Mayo

9 Mermaid Legends From Around the World

Call Dial-A-Carol and Someone Will Sing You a Holiday Song

The University of Illinois knows that the holidays can be frustrating, and sometimes all you need to hear is a reassuring carol—no matter what time of day.

12 Amazing Facts About the Swan Upping

Did you know the Queen of England owns all the unclaimed mute swans in all of Britain? Well, she does, and she makes sure to count them every third week in July. It’s called the Swan Upping and it is just as amazing as you might think.

10 Fun Facts About Han Solo

Han shot first.

The Long, Strange Journey of Nevada’s State Flag

It took 86 years for the state to finally get it right.

10 Pre-Sunscreen Methods for Dealing with the Sun

A quick look at the ways we protected ourselves from UV rays before the advent of modern sunscreen will make you thankful that all you need to stay safe in the sun is a friend to do your back.

Getting Saucy: Condiments Around the World

13 Things You May Not Know About The Poisonwood Bible

Today is acclaimed author Barbara Kingsolver’s 60th birthday. Let’s celebrate by taking a closer look at her most renowned novel.