Spock vs. Spock: For Audi!
Leonard Nimoy and Zachary Quinto team up in a surprisingly witty ad for Audi.
Biographies
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.
Jason Collins Biography: Meet the NBA’s First Openly-Gay Player
America has its first openly-gay male athlete who is actively playing a major professional sport. If that description doesn’t include too many qualifiers for you, then read on to learn about Jason Collins.
George Jones Biography
The country music legend nicknamed “The Possum” has gone to the Great Beyond.
Randy Newman: Photos of a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer
Randy Newman was just inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. We’ve updated our photo files.
Just Because It’s a Funny Photo
So, a Subway shop in Manhattan has a statue of Jarvis Jones made of smoked chicken.
Richie Havens Dies at 72
Folk singer Richie Havens has died. He’s fondly remembered for his performance at Woodstock.