How a Mexican Dictator Helped Invent Chewing Gum
After being deposed, the Mexican dictator arrived in New York City hoping to make a quick buck. His efforts led to the chewing gum.
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Review: The Outpost — Movies for the Rest of Us with Bill Newcott
The Outpost, based on true events in Afghanistan, is as serious and visceral a war film as you will find.
News of the Week: Mr. Spock’s Salute, Tom Hanks’s New Film, and How Cracker Jack Got Its Name
In the news for the week ending June 19, 2020, are the return of tennis, soap operas, and the Oscars, plus Father’s Day recipes, Tom Hanks, and more.
The Case of the Return of Perry Mason
Through novels, radio, TV, and new HBO series, fiction’s greatest lawyer continues his legacy.
News of the Week: The Isolation Expert, the End of Handshakes, and the Return of the Milkman
In the news for the week ending April 17, 2020, are the disappearance of handshakes, the return of milkmen, the absence of emoji, the abundance of bad habits, and more.
Cartoons: Marital Malaise
If you’ve been spending a lot of EXTRA time with your spouse lately, you’ll appreciate these vintage cartoons of marital (dis)harmony.
Global Garage Sale: The Evolution of the Secondhand Market
For decades, the collectibles market made sense; demand for unique things outpaced supply, so the price went up. What’s changed is our very notion of what’s unique and precious.
News of the Week: Minimal Tech, Mr. Sandman, and Mrs. Dash Loses the “Mrs.”
Before we unplug, Bob Sassone takes a look at Millennial Brits, James Lipton and other news.
News of the Week: February Blues, Cursing in Virginia, and How to Make a Chilly Night a Chili Night
In the news for the week ending February 28, 2020, are McCandles, Girl Scout cookies, lunch counters, chocolate chili, Super Tuesday, and more.
Bring Back the Dinner Party
The two most important components of a dinner party are food and people, and these can be provided in manners both creative and inspiring without spending a fortune.
News of the Week: A New Planet, a Sleeping Beauty, and a Fantastically Funny Family Feud Fail
In the news for the week ending January 17, 2020, are a new planet, an old book, a spectacular game show win, a funny game show loss, and much more.
News of the Week: Best and Worst of 2019, The Far Side is Back, and What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?
In the news for the week ending December 27, 2019, are year-end “best of” (and “worst of”) lists, new Far Side cartoons, celebrity yuletide recipes, New Year’s traditions, and more.
Bring Them a Figgy Pudding
“I had a vision of waltzing in with my festive dish, dousing it in brandy, and setting it aflame as the other party guests applauded my culinary achievement.”
Grateful
Evelyn never kept secrets from her two best friends, except for what might be the biggest secret of all.
News of the Week: Rock Nominees, The Coffin Challenge, and Soup Is Good Food (Even in a Cake)
In the news for the week ending October 18, 2019, are rock ’n’ roll legends, Martian life signs, a shady coffin contest, Campbell’s soup, and much more
No Sweat Tech: Finding Old Instruction Manuals for Free Online
Just because you’ve got a device without a manual doesn’t mean you need to throw it away. There are plenty of places on the Internet that can help you find its instructions.