By their nature, humans are curious beings who are constantly seeking to be enlightened. There are numerous things that seem enigmatic to us (people, places, events, processes, etc.), and as such, they fascinate our imagination. In a bid to satisfy our curiosity and make sense of the stories that defy explanation, many people come upContinue reading “The Top 5 Craziest Conspiracy Theories”
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TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2019
TIME magazine has released their 2019 100 Most Influential People list, featuring some of the most well-known artists, politicians and world leaders. The list is divided into five categories: pioneers, artists, leaders, titans and icons. Actress Taylor Swift, TV journalist Gayle King and soccer star Mohamed Saleh are among the six famous faces featured onContinue reading “TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2019”
Here Are America’s 50 Favorite Bookstores
Hoodline has ranked America’s 50 favorite bookstores. Topping the list is Oregon’s Powell’s City of Books (my favorite all-time book shop), located at 1005 W. Burnside St. in Portland. With an impressive five stars out of a whopping 3,831 reviews on Yelp, Powell’s is the largest new and used bookstore in the world, with roughlyContinue reading “Here Are America’s 50 Favorite Bookstores”
The 100 Most Iconic Dishes In Los Angeles
If you’re a true foodie, you will know many of these. The Godmother from Bay Cities. The Chopped Salad from La Scala. The Prime Rib from Lawry’s. Beautifully perennial classics that are quintessentially Los Angeles. We can all agree on this. but… The internal fighting about what made it to the final 100 was heatedContinue reading “The 100 Most Iconic Dishes In Los Angeles”
Stephen King Earned 27 Million Dollars in 2018
According to Forbes, Stephen King is the third highest paid author in 2018 earning $27 million. The king of horror sold 2.7 million domestic books, boosted by the success of the movie version of IT, adapted from his 1986 novel. King nearly doubled his earnings by collecting an eight-figure paycheck from the film, which grossedContinue reading “Stephen King Earned 27 Million Dollars in 2018”
Overhyped, Overrated Tourist Traps To Avoid At All Costs
There are plenty of attractions that you must see when traveling. You can’t go to Paris for the first time without seeing the Eiffel Tower, and few people want to come home from Yellowstone without photos of Old Faithful. But for every tourist destination that’s come by its iconic reputation honestly, there’s a crappy touristContinue reading “Overhyped, Overrated Tourist Traps To Avoid At All Costs”
The 70th Emmy Awards Winners
The Television Academy are set to announce the 70th Annual Emmy Awards winners at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles tonight and you can check the winner’s list HERE.
The Great American Read, A New Multi-Platform PBS Series, Reveals List of America’s 100 Favorite Novels
PBS today unveiled a list of America’s 100 best-loved novels, chosen in support of The Great American Read, a new PBS series and multi-platform initiative that celebrates the joy of reading and the books we love. The Great American Read, hosted by television personality and journalist Meredith Vieira, launches with a two-hour episode on Tuesday,Continue reading “The Great American Read, A New Multi-Platform PBS Series, Reveals List of America’s 100 Favorite Novels”
TIME Magazine Announces The 100 Most Influential People of 2018
Time magazine unveiled its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world Thursday, including record numbers of 45 women and 45 people under the age of 40. The magazine paired guest contributors to write about each of the 100 people on the list. Former president Barack Obama says he draws inspiration fromContinue reading “TIME Magazine Announces The 100 Most Influential People of 2018”
The Oscars 2018 Winners
Guillermo del Toro’s The Shape of Water emerged victorious, winning a total of four Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director for Guillermo del Toro, and awards for both original score and production design. Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, was the standout in the acting categories, earning Frances McDormand an Oscar for Best Actress, andContinue reading “The Oscars 2018 Winners”