

Mark Mancini
Joined: Nov 21, 2012
A native of fabulous Rochester, NY, Mark loves freelance writing, community theater, & anything dinosaur-related. He’s also obsessed with Denver Broncos football.


12 Discontinued Boy Scout Merit Badges

Why is North Always At the Top on a Map?

15 Toothsome Facts About the Megalodon Shark
10 Things You May Not Know About Cardinals
These crested songbirds add a welcome dash of color to yards throughout much of the United States. Let’s get a little better acquainted with our rosy, non-migratory neighbors.
Why Are Wedding Rings Worn on the Left Hand?
For years, couples have dedicated that finger to romance when any other digit would do.
5 of Abraham Lincoln’s Favorite Foods
The 16th president loved nutritious snacks—and he was also a big fan of bacon.
11 Frightful Facts About ‘Nosferatu’
The 1922 German silent film shamelessly plagiarized Bram Stoker’s novel ‘Dracula.’ But if ‘Nosferatu’ had never been made, the vampire genre so embedded in pop culture might never have taken off.
How the Classic Vampire Movie ‘Nosferatu’ Cheated Court-Ordered Death
‘Nosferatu’ was not the first vampire film, but it is (arguably) the oldest surviving one. Discover more about the legal battle that almost put this classic vampire flick in an early grave.
6 Simple Tips for Returning or Exchanging Gifts
There are many perfectly valid reasons for wanting to exchange or return a present. These simple tips should help point you in the right direction.
Why Does Grover Cleveland Count as Two Presidents?
Historians suggest that while Grover Cleveland was but one person, he was actually two presidents thanks to his nonconsecutive terms.
What Did Aaron Burr Do After Shooting Alexander Hamilton?
The first thing Burr did after fatally shooting Hamilton was go home and eat some breakfast. His later years included treason and a drawn-out divorce.
10 Facts About Disney’s ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’
Despite its underwhelming box office reception, Disney's ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ has found a loyal fan base.
14 Great Gifts for Comic Book Fans
Discover 14 great gifts to get comic book fans for the holiday season, from busts of DC's Batman to a Funko Pop! figurine of the Hulk.
13 Memorable Facts About D-Day
The Allied forces’ Normandy landings on June 6, 1944—an event better known as D-Day—became a pivotal moment in World War II .
How Did the Real YMCA React to the Disco Song About It?
Everyone liked “Y.M.C.A.”—except the actual organization.