Grumpy Cat is Going Hollywood
The popular feline meme is soon to be a star of books and (maybe) major motion pictures.
Monthly Archive: May 2013
Captain Picard To The Rescue
While the new Star Trek was saving the box office, Patrick Stewart — Jean Luc Picard — was saving the world, with a hug at Comicpalooza.
When Vice President Was King
William Rufus de Vane King, that is. He took the oath of office on foreign soil, and died 25 days later, on 18 April 1853.
Pope Francis Has Been Great for Souvenir Sales
The newer, friendlier Pope has crowds coming back to the Vatican and buying more mementoes.
Sally Ride Honored at the Kennedy Center
Sally Ride, America’s first woman in space (and the youngest) will receive a Presidential Medal of Freedom this year. Ride died last year of cancer, at the age of 61.
Geena Davis Stands Tall For Girls
See some public service announcements from the Geena Davis Institute on Gender and Media. She won an Oscar, you know.
Charles Lindbergh Embarks on Solo Trip
On 20 May 1927, Charles Lindbergh left New York and made the first solo flight across the Atlantic.
John F. Kennedy and Ireland: The Love Affair Continues
Near the 50th anniversary of his famous visit, John F. Kennedy is still beloved in his ancestral home.
Into Dorkness
Celebrate the new Star Trek movie by getting a glimpse behind the scenes.
George Wallace Was Shot on This Day
On 15 May 1972, Governor George Wallace of Alabama was shot in Maryland, ending his campaign for the U.S. presidency.
Dr. Joyce Brothers Has Died
America’s best-known pop psychologist from the 1960s has died at the age of 85.
Jack Bauer Returns
Kiefer Sutherland is set to return to TV in an updated 24. Just when he thought he was out, they pulled him back in.
The Friendly Rivalry of the Brothers DiMaggio
Joe wasn’t the only DiMaggio playing center field in baseball’s big leagues.
Spock vs. Spock: For Audi!
Leonard Nimoy and Zachary Quinto team up in a surprisingly witty ad for Audi.
Harry Truman, Jesse James, and a Bucket of Warm Spit
For Harry Truman’s 129th birthday, a photo of him horsing around with Vice President John Nance Garner.
Neil Armstrong’s EKG Can Be Yours for $200, Maybe
When Neil Armstrong first set foot on the moon, NASA had his heart wired up. You can start the bidding for the EKG at $200.
Chinua Achebe Biography, New!
We have a new profile of Nigerian author Chinua Achebe, who died 21 March 2013, at the age of 82.
Happy Birthday, Wes Anderson!
Filmmaker Wes Anderson turns 44 years old today. See some videos in celebration.