Don’t worry, we’re not talking about some diamond-encrusted Barbie or a mini-Lamborghini.  No, these toys are somewhere in a closet and, quite possibly, you might have played with them in your childhood.  They are hard-to-find toys and collectibles that, for whatever reason, are holy grails in the collecting world.  Right now they could be sitting in your [...]

No other television show has boasted such a high degree of talent than Saturday Night Live.  Many big names in comedy over the past four decades have made a name for themselves through the show.  On the other end of the spectrum, many comic actors have been hired for the show and were unsuccessful at [...]

Certain businesses thrive on good economies.  Fine dining establishments, tourist trades, and gambling do well when the economy is good, but they tend to tank when it’s bad.  A lot of people are not willing to spend the money when they think their job is on the line. There are certain industries that do just [...]

Over the last century, golf has emerged as one of the biggest and most widely played sports in the world.  The rise of golf, both in America and around the world, has brought fame and riches to many, many men, and today it could be argued that professional golf has never been more popular. But [...]

Obtaining an education has long been considered an essential component in attaining personal success.   As a result, many endeavor to locate those institutions of higher learning that will fulfill this purpose.  Knowledge, however, is not the only discernible characteristic needed for a productive and successful career.  Integrity, discipline, and honor (among others) are also laudable [...]

According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, about 10 percent of Americans are allergic to dogs.  Common allergies associated with canines include dander, hair, or a combination of both.  Usually allergic reactions are quite mild, resulting in sneezing and itchy eyes, but others can experience asthma attacks and even constricted breathing. But [...]

Our solar system is made up of the Sun and its nine planets (eight really, since Pluto got the boot).  The planets get so much attention that it’s easy to overlook the fact that there are a lot of other interesting things in our solar system — like moons.  And a lot of them are [...]

Assuming you haven’t turned on the TV since February or been to the theater in the last couple of years, you might not be aware of it, but there’s an Avengers movie coming out tomorrow.  With Joss Whedon directing and a slew of successful solo superhero films preceding it, expectations are high, and nerds like myself are [...]

It’s 2012.  Our cell phones are more intelligent than us, we can download more hours of pornography than there are hours in our lives, and flying cars are right around the corner (maybe).  And yet video games still have the same flaws they’ve had for years.  Flaws that should have been fixed long ago, like… [...]

Sleep by itself can be boring; that’s why when you “sleep with someone,” you never just sleep with them.  When you stay at a hotel, that’s really all you need, but it’s never what you want (by itself anyway).  You expect room service, complimentary breakfast, and little soaps and shampoo bottles.  You are paying, in [...]