Do you know the old cliche about never letting the details spoil a good headline? Well, that applies just as much to sports headlines. You’ve probably heard of these famous sports moments, but do you know the real stories? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z35_VacbJKk This is an encore presentation of this list, as presented by our YouTube host Simon…
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Do you know the old cliche about never letting the details spoil a good headline? Well, that applies just as much to sports headlines. You’ve probably heard of these famous sports moments, but do you know the real stories? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z35_VacbJKk Read the full list!
It’s no secret that the movie industry is extremely competitive. At any given moment, there are a few comedies, dramas, action movies, and kid’s movies out in theaters competing for audiences. Likewise, every year a few big budget films will compete to be the year’s big blockbuster, and/or Academy Award winner. While all genres of…
A bucket list has become a part of Western Culture since the popular 2007 movie. It means, what does one want to see and do before they die, or “kick the bucket.” Most want to see the major sites like the Statue of Liberty, the Eiffel Tower, or the Pyramids (wait, can’t you see all that in…
A skeptic will point out that a curse is the result of poor decisions or odd coincidences. But that’s little consolation to hardcore fans, and the long strings of bad luck associated with some of these anomalies will make even the most doubtful people raise an eyebrow. 10. The Curse of William Penn Until 1987,…
As long as there have been countries there have been tensions with the neighbors. Sometimes this leads to war, other times to peaceful negotiation. And sometimes the conflict leads to giant boundary walls. These are the most influential and the most intimidating. 10. Korean Demilitarized Zone With the 1953 ease-fire that halted the Korean War,…
Hollywood has a reputation for being progressive, but they’re stuck in the dark ages when it comes to individuals with disabilities. The prevailing attitude is one of unrealistic expectations (I Am Sam), that seeking a “cure” is all that matters (Avatar), a disability results in special perceptive powers (Rain Man), the disabled are perpetual children…
Thousands of different sources will be happy to tell you what the 10 biggest, fastest growing, most densely populated, etc. American cities are. So we thought we’d put together some quirkier facts you may never have thought about. 10. Only City Without Skyscrapers The skyscraper was invented in America. Throughout the early part of the…
In ancient Thailand white elephants were given as a sardonic gift, because while they were certainly grand they had little use and required a great deal of care. In modern times the term has been translated to objects which are impressive, but whose cost far exceeds its usefulness. Every town has at least one, but…
Do you know the old cliche about never letting the details spoil a good headline? Well, that applies just as much to sports headlines. You’ve probably heard of these famous sports moments, but do you know the real stories? 10. Bill Buckner’s Error This clip is inevitably shown before every World Series game. 1986 World…