Betting On the Pope
It may not be the Super Bowl, but papal betting has a lively history.
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Joel Osteen and Arthur Schopenhauer: A Friendly Conversation
Schopenhauer influenced Nietsche, and Osteen influenced Oprah. Who comes out on top?
Sheryl Sandberg Biography: New!
The powerful Silicon Valley businesswoman is in the news with her new book, Lean In.
Dress Like Lou Gehrig For Under a Million Bucks
At an auction of sports memorabilia last month, Lou Gehrig’s old Yankee jersey and cap fetched a goodly sum.
Matt Groening’s Artwork For Apple
Vintage Zen has uncovered more posters done for Apple in 1989 by The Simpsons creator Matt Groening.
How One Large Omelet Led to Disney Buying Lucasfilm
Young George Lucas probably didn’t imagine he’d sell his empire to Disney for $4 billion someday. Here’s how it happened.
Justin Bieber in a Gas Mask? Yup, Justin Bieber in a Gas Mask
The pop singer has found the perfect accessory for a Brooklyn Nets baseball cap.
The Miseducation of Lucy Van Pelt
What if Charlie Brown is really a young Eminem?
Hugo Chavez: His Top 10 Public Moments
Love him or hate him, el Presidente was certainly colorful.
Hugo Chavez Biography: 1954-2013
The Venezuelan leader who called George W. Bush “the devil” has died at age 58.
Archduke Ferdinand, Animal Killer
Spiegel Online reports on a newly-published diary by Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the man whose assassination sparked World War I. He killed a lot of animals. A lot of animals.
Tojo Trivia! They Drilled ‘Remember Pearl Harbor’ Into His Dentures
The strange story of the false teeth made for Tojo as he awaited trial for war crimes.
WWII Soldier Who Saved Tojo for Execution Has Died at 93
Lt. John J. Wilpers, Jr. captured the former prime minister and saved his life — so he could be executed for war crimes three years later.
Fixing the Oscar Host Problem
In which we wade in, clean up the mess, and pick the perfect host for next year.
Jack Lew Biography: New!
The new Secretary of the Treasury is “exceedingly meticulous” and “the most unassuming power broker in Washington.”
Dorie Miller Biography: New!
One of the first American war heroes of World War II was an African-American named Doris Miller. Heard of him?
Photos of a Gutted White House
NationalJournal has posted some photos from during the reconstruction of the White House during the Truman years.
Benedict XVI’s Last Day as Pope: His Surprising Final Acts
What does the pope have lined up for his last day in office?
Who’s Turning 80 in 2013?
Take a look at some celebrities who become 80 year-olds in 2013.
Benedict XVI Will Keep His Name But Lose His Red Shoes
He’ll keep his papal name rather than revert to Joseph Ratzinger. The shoes are another matter.