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3 Hells on Earth

What do San Jose, Applebee's, Wyoming, Chuck E. Cheese, and the Apple Store have in common? They all appear on the first page of a Google search for "Hell on Earth is" "“ along with war, alcohol withdrawal and Long Island. Having lived in Wyoming for two

An instructor demonstrates how to throw the ball.

5 Famous Bowling Alleys

Shortly after bowling a 37 at the Pleasant Valley Lanes during a March campaign stop in Altoona, Pa., Barack Obama vowed to replace the White House's bowling alley with a full-size indoor basketball court if he were elected President. While it remains to

11 Controversial Stamps

You wouldn't think something as small and mundane as a stamp would be much cause for controversy, but over the years, there are quite a few stamps that have upset more than just collectors.

Original Apple cofounder, Steve Jobs, use the Boston Computer's Society to make product announcements.

4 Overshadowed BCSs

Before the Bowl Championship Series tarnished the "BCS" acronym for all time "“ or at least until college football institutes a playoff system "“ the Bangladesh Civil Service, Berkhamsted Collegiate School, and British Cardiovascular Society carried on i

The Bedroom Quirks of 10 Great Authors

You know that Shakespeare, James Joyce and Lord Byron were geniuses when it came to their ways with words, but as anyone who knows a writer can tell you, scribes frequently come with some serious quirks.

Ollie Atkins, White House photographer, Wikimedia Commons // Public Domain

11 Notable Presidential Pardons

Presidents as far back as George Washington have waited until their final days in office to sign pardons. Let's take a look at some of history's more notable ones.

10 Ways to Treat a Hangover

Be prepared.

10 Facts About Clark Gable

So, if you've stuck with me and the Quick 10s all week, you're in on the Clark Gable joke. Otherwise, here's what happened: Monday's post about martini preferences just happened to include the preference of the character Clark Gable played in the movie T

5 of History's Worst Perpetrators of Corruption

Power and corruption are old friends.

The opening day of the original Yankee Stadium on April 18, 1923.

The Quick 10: 10 Facts About Yankee Stadium

I was in New York this weekend to visit my brother-in-law, check out a Yankees game and drop in on Mangesh and Jason at the Brooklyn HQ. I feel like I'm being rude if I dedicate a post to Wrigley and not Yankee Stadium, so I thought I'd give you a little

8 Famous Stutterers

I was tempted to lead off with Porky Pig, but after Joe Biden's public confession last week during the Democratic National Convention, it seemed timelier to kick off the list with him. Stuttering encompasses much more than just Porky-style sound repetitio

6 Crazy Things I Just Learned About the Metric System

While grams and kilometers aren't exactly embraced here, the US has definitely been flirting with the measurement scheme for a very long time.

5 Famed Retired Corporate Mascots

Consumer product companies love finding a memorable corporate mascot who can get the buying public to open their wallets. A great mascot builds brand equity for decades, while a bad one can be an embarrassing smear on a company's history. Both types oft

Even More Secrets from the Set of Roseanne

Our deep dive into the sitcom continues ...

10 Notable Staircases

Staircases can be so much more than just a means of getting to the next floor. A staircase can be a work of art, a conversation piece, a place to meditate, or a historical marker.Floating on a

6 Bizarre Explanations From the Set of Roseanne

What started out as a successful sitcom about a struggling blue-collar Midwestern family eventually turned into a platform for its namesake's (often) bizarre and radical viewpoints.

Holiday Inn, Dial Soap & Other Famous Not-So-American Brands

Anheuser-Busch's announced sale to Belgian brewing giant InBev has been cause for considerable consternation among many members of the media, who seem to think that selling a company so firmly grounded in the American way of life is downright unpatriotic.

7 Companies That Fired Their Spokesmen

A good pitchman can boost any product's name recognition with some high-quality shilling. A bad one, on the other hand, can quickly ruin the brand images that companies spend years and millions carefully honing. Take for instance these guys and gals, ea

7 Big Ticket Splurges on eBay

Since the online auction giant's founding in 1995, millions and millions of items have changed hands through its interface. Most of them probably sold for no more than a few dollars, but some have been truly, ludicrously expensive. Here's a look at some

The 10 Richest Classical Composers

Adjusted for inflation then, these were named the 10 composers who banked the most money over the course of their careers.

How Chuck Berry Became a Beach Boy (and other copyright infringement cases)

A copyright is supposed to protect a creator's intellectual property and ensure that the copyright holder's work isn't nefariously misappropriated. However, they don't always work so well; just ask anyone who has fond memories of Napster circa 2000. Not

4 Bold Business Scams (And Why They Failed Miserably)

Starting a legitimate business is hard, boring work. There's paperwork to fill out, employees to hire, and all sorts of other drudgery, not to mention the biggest hurdle of all: providing a product or service for which customers are willing to pay. In

12 TV Shows Canceled After One Episode

Addicted to terrible reality shows? Take comfort knowing that they can’t possibly be as bad as these short-lived series.

Royal Museums Greenwich, Wikimedia Commons // Public Domain

10 Things You May Not Know About the "Unsinkable" Titanic

Spoiler alert: An "unsinkable" ship can still sink. Read on for more facts about what happened on the 'Titanic,' from its famous passengers to its last menu.

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