Remembering the People of Mayberry
The Andy Griffith Show (TAGS) premiered on television on October 3rd, 1960. That means Sunday will mark the show’s 50th anniversary! There are events scheduled all over the country (and on TV) to...
View ArticleNot-So-Famous Firsts: Arlington National Cemetery
In honor of Veterans Day, here are some Not-So-Famous Firsts about Arlington National Cemetery. We salute all of you who answered when their country called, and encourage our civilian readers to take a...
View ArticleReagan to the Rescue!
Now that the mainstream media is crowing that Obama’s approval rating has been bouncing back, what’s a good ol’ conservative to do? Time to trot out the Gipper! Here’s Reagan to the Rescue Tumblr...
View Article12 Impressive Sci-Fi Quilts
Science fiction fans are a creative bunch, which only makes sense if you think about it. And nothing makes a more personal gift than a handmade quilt that someone you love has poured their time and...
View Article10 Performers Who Died Onstage
Whether it was a lackluster crowd or weak material, performers love trading stories about the night they absolutely died while doing their shtick. Here are 10 examples of performers that actually did...
View ArticleSecrets of the Hexagon Spy Satellite
In the 1970s, during the heights of the Cold War, more than 1,000 engineers worked on a project so secret that they couldn’t tell their wives and children decades after it was over. In September 2011,...
View ArticleShe’s In A Sticky Situation
Notice something weird about that doily? Well, that might be because it is a bit sticky, that’s because it’s made out of used chewing gum. Maybe it’s just me, but I certainly wouldn’t be so happy...
View Article11 Country Stars and Their Cookbooks
1. Kitty Wells Country Kitchen Cookbook by Kitty Wells (1964) The Queen of Country Music published three volumes of cookery over thirty years. In addition to down-home delights like 7-Up Poundcake...
View ArticleA Look Back at Battle of the Network Stars
Television viewers of the late 1970s who craved a combination of amateur athletics plus celebrity skin (mixed together with more cheese than a Wisconsin souvenir shop) had to look no further than...
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