The LBJ Time Machine
It sounds more frightening than it is. The LBJ Time Machine is one example of how the U.S. National Archives are popularizing presidential history.
Biographies
How the Grinch Stole the Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
Here comes Hollywood’s unneeded, unwanted, and pointless remake of The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. The hit novel was already made into a terrific movie, by Swedes, and it’s not going to get any better than Noomi Rapace as Lisbeth Salander.
And the Crowd Goes Wild
Indiana vs. Kentucky, buzzer-beaters, and students flooding the court: college basketball season is here.
Famous People Who Died in 2011: A Quiz
Test your knowledge of the famous people who died in 2011. How many can you name from our short descriptions?
Bob Hope Trivia
Bob Hope hurt his ankle in 1965, when someone “shoved him off the stage” in Thailand. Bob Hope used Brut 33 cologne and Gillette shaving cream. Quite by accident, I learned that and more this week.
Who Is Diego Rivera?
Diego Rivera is the subject of a Google Doodle today. It’s his 125th birthday, Google tells us. But who is Diego Rivera?
Tom Brady’s Controversial Statement to Team: “Let’s Go”
What fascinating comments do you overhear when an NFL quarterback is miked during the game?
Actor Harry Morgan Dies
Actor Harry Morgan, who played Colonel Sherman Potter on the TV series M*A*S*H, has died after a bout with pneumonia. He was 96.
The World’s Longest-Reigning Monarch
Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej turned 84 years old yesterday. He’s been the king since 1946 — that’s more than 65 years on the throne. Who’s the second longest-reigning monarch?
Who Designed the Oreo?
491 billion sold, and they still don’t know who designed the iconic Oreo cookie.