Translation of a Nation
Jimmy Carter accomplished a lot as the 39th president of the United States, but most people don’t realize the impact he had on translation and language relations. The televised …
A Man and His Statue
Some people just take being vain to the next level. The president of Turkmenistan, President Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov, decided that the country needed more of him—so he had a giant …
Female Directors
Hollywood has come a long way when it comes to allowing women to play a role in the film industry, but some feats have still been primarily kept by …
Indy 500
The Indianapolis 500 has been around for over a century, with the first race taking place in 1911. The tradition is that thirty-three cars compete in the Indy 500, …
From Willie to Willie
It’s no secret that country icon Willie Nelson has had his share of troubles. In 1990, he was hit with a bill for nearly $17 million in unpaid taxes. …
Never Too Late
It is customary for Jewish boys and girls to celebrate their bar and bat mitzvah, generally at the age of thirteen—or twelve in some denominations. This is the ceremony …
America’s Favorite Beverage
After a fifteen-year break, water reemerged as the most popular drink in the United States in 2013. Soda was the most widely-consumed beverage for over two decades leading up …
The Ticket Tricker
Aktarer Zaman was just 22-years-old when he founded a website in 2014. He had no clue it would lead to a lawsuit and angering some well-established companies. His crime? …
A Salary Poorly Capped
Doormen in New York City live on small salaries, and the poor tips they receive don’t help. One story has continued to be passed down through a group of …
Human Centipede 2
One high school teacher in Tennessee made headlines in 2016 for an unusual reason: they decided to show Human Centipede 2 (Full Sequence) to their class of high school …